Matt Harvey Stats

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Matt Harvey received a 60-game suspension from the league on Tuesday for his violation of the joint drug program between MLB and the Players Association. In Harvey's testimony during the Eric Kay trial related to the death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, Harvey admitted to something that violated the league's drug program, which doesn't allow participation in the distribution of banned substances. The 33-year-old signed a minor league deal with Baltimore on April 8 but hasn't pitched in the major leagues this season. He'll likely continue to work at the team's spring training complex in Florida. Harvey is well off the fantasy radar, especially after this news.

over 2 months ago

Free-agent right-hander Matt Harvey is close to a deal to return to the Baltimore Orioles. It will be a minor league deal, and the plan is for him to start at extended spring training in Florida and build up his arm. Not much should be expected of Harvey after he went 6-14 with a rough 6.27 ERA and a 1.54 ERA with 95 strikeouts and 37 walks in 127 2/3 innings over 28 starts last year in Baltimore. The 33-year-old could also be facing a suspension this year for what he admitted in court in the Tyler Skaggs trial. Harvey would only become an option in AL-only leagues if he returns to the O's starting rotation at any point this year.

4 months ago

The Baltimore Orioles are considering re-signing free-agent right-hander Matt Harvey. The 33-year-old made 28 starts for Baltimore last season and was pretty bad, posting a 6.27 ERA and 1.54 WHIP with 95 strikeouts and 37 walks in 127 2/3 innings pitched. His 2021 campaign ended prematurely due to knee inflammation. An All-Star with the New York Mets back in 2013, the pitcher formerly known as the Dark Knight has fallen on hard times and has dealt with injuries since his last strong season in 2015 in Queens. Harvey admitted to using cocaine in the past and also to giving former pitcher Tyler Skaggs opioides, which could lead to a suspension from MLB. Even if he returns to Baltimore, he should be well off the fantasy radar.

4 months ago