Here are a few notes regarding some Major League pitchers:

– Brian Matusz didn’t have a good outing on Sunday against the Rays. Rays’ manager, Joe Maddon, believes there’s something wrong with the left hander reports Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun.

“I think there may be something not quite right with Matusz,” Maddon said. “I’m certain he’s not feeling 100 percent.”

– Astros starter Jordan Lyles will remain in the team’s rotation once Wandy Rodriguez is activated from the Disabled List reports Zachary Levine of the Houston Chronicle.

The team will probably move Aneury Rodriguez to the bullpen and option Jeff Fulchino to Triple-A to make room for Rodriguez on the roster.

– Livan Hernandez is target of a federal money-laundering investigation according to Nathan Fenno of the Washington Times. Hernandez is suspected of being a “straw buyer” for Angel Ayala-Vazquez, the leader of one of the most powerful drug trafficking organization in Puerto Rico.

A “straw buyer” purchases items for others in their own name, allowing the proceeds from illegal activities such as drug trafficking to be hidden.

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