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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9
Phil Maton To Undergo Knee Surgery
Cubs reliever Phil Maton will undergo right knee surgery this week, reports Meghan Montemurro of The Chicago Tribune. The team hasn’t provided many more specifics but it’s fair to assume this will end his season.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12
Phil Maton Diagnosed With Partially Torn Patellar Tendon
Cubs setup man Phil Maton has been on the injured list three times due to what’s been labeled tendinitis in his right knee this season, but Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports that Maton has now been diagnosed with a partial tear of the patellar tendon in that knee.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 20
Cubs place RHP Phil Maton on IL, activate RHP Jameson Taillon
For the third time in 2026, the Chicago Cubs placed right-handed reliever Phil Maton on the 15-day injured list on Monday due to continuing struggles with right knee tendinitis.
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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 20
Cubs pitchers admission for poor performance does not leave optimism for future turnaround
When the Chicago Cubs signed Phil Maton to a two-year, $14.5 million contract last offseason, the expectation was that they were adding a proven veteran reliever capable of anchoring the back end of their bullpen.
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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 27
Cubs Place Phil Maton On 15-Day Injured List
The Cubs placed Phil Maton on the 15-day injured list on Friday, as the right-hander is dealing with right knee tendinitis. David Peterson (acquired from the Mets earlier this week) was officially activated in the corresponding move, and the southpaw will make his Cubs debut as the starting pitcher in today’s game with the Brewers.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 14
Chicago Cubs: has Phil Maton finally turned a corner in 2026?
The Chicago Cubs have certainly had a roller coaster of a season thus far in 2026. Early in the year, they were one of the best teams in Major League Baseball and put together two separate ten-game winning streaks.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 30
Cubs not seeing an ROI in pitching so far
The Chicago Cubs pitching staff has gone through some real struggles so far this season. It’s easy to look at the injuries as the main culprit, and they’re definitely a factor, but the healthy big-money arms have had their issues too.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 26
Phil Maton's Cubs Return to Boost Bullpen at Crucial Time
The pitching crisis that is going on for the Chicago Cubs has been infinite, as both the starting rotation and bullpen have been dismantled by injuries.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25
Cubs To Activate Phil Maton In Next Two Days
The Cubs bullpen may be getting one of their key offseason signings back from injury. According to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, right-hander Phil Maton is currently with the team in Los Angeles for their series against the Dodgers.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 14
Cubs' Craig Counsell Gives Phil Maton Update Amid Knee Injury
Former New York Met and 10-year MLB veteran reliever Phil Maton had a career year between the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers last season, impressing despite a fastball velocity that averaged below 90 miles per hour (89.6).
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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 9
Cubs Reliever Phil Maton Opens Up About Early Season Struggles
The Chicago Cubs spent a big portion of their offseason retooling their bullpen. Early on, most of these signings have not pitched well. Hunter Harvey and Jacob Webb have each had less-than-desirable results.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 8
Cubs Boss Explains Rush To Sign Phil Maton To Two-Year Contract
The Chicago Cubs were one of the first teams to move on the reliever market when free agency began after the World Series. They’re glad they did. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer talked about a variety of topics on Monday in Orlando, the first full day of the MLB winter meetings.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 1
Cubs Rightfully Receive Strong Grade For Phil Maton Signing
The Chicago Cubs are coming off a great season, and they are now going to be looking to sustain success going forward. While 2025 was a good year, there is plenty of work to do this winter for the Cubs.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 22
Phil Maton’s Deal with Cubs Leaves Rangers Bullpen Without Key Option
Any dreams the Texas Rangers might have had of re-signing a key reliever from the stretch run of last season are reportedly done. Per Bleacher Nation and other outlets, the Chicago Cubs have reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with right-handed reliever Phil Maton.
MLB News / Field Level Media / November 22
Reports: Cubs reach 2-year deal with reliever Phil Maton
The Chicago Cubs reached a two-year agreement with right-handed reliever Phil Maton, multiple outlets reported. The deal includes a club option for a third year, per The Athletic.
St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 25, 2025
Cardinals' Phil Maton Linked To Trade To AL Powerhouse
The St. Louis Cardinals are seemingly ready to enter sell mode this year. They've struggled tremendously this month an,d it's caused them to lose momentum and fall behind in the wild card race.
MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 24, 2025
Yankees-Cardinals Deal? Trade Deadline Rumors Heating Up
Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter recently discussed some of the top names available at the trade deadline. One of the names Reuter discussed was St. Louis Cardinals reliever Phil Maton.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / June 25, 2025
Three players Cardinals should move at trade deadline
The Cardinals surprisingly find themselves in contention, but that doesn't mean there aren't some players who should be moved ahead of the deadline.
MLB News / The Forkball / March 13, 2025
Cardinals Add Reliever Phil Maton
The St. Louis Cardinals, seeking to solidify their relief corps after a disappointing 2024 season, have signed veteran right-handed reliever Phil Maton.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / March 13, 2025
Cardinals Sign Phil Maton: What to Make of Move
The Cardinals added Phil Maton to their bullpen on March 13, giving St. Louis another veteran arm before Opening Day. Maton is notorious for spinning the baseball and limiting hard contact but will look for a rebound after a rough run with the Mets last October.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 8, 2025
Mets Free Agent Reliever Phil Maton Drawing Interest From AL East Team
After proving to be a reliable midseason trade acquisition last season, this New York Mets free agent relief pitcher is drawing interest from a team in the AL East.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / November 4, 2024
New York Mets Make Decision on Phil Maton’s Club Option
Hours before Monday’s 5 p.m. ET deadline to accept or decline club options, the New York Mets made a decision on one of their relievers. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Mets declined right-hander Phil Maton’s $7.75 million option for the 2025 season, making him a free agent.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9, 2024
Mets trade for World Series-winning pitcher
A former World Series champion is joining Grimace’s party in New York.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 8, 2024
Watch: Orioles' Gunnar Henderson smashes history-making HR
With Baltimore nursing a 2-0 lead in the ninth inning, Gunnar Henderson hit a three-run bomb off reliever Phil Maton to provide some cushion in a 5-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 14, 2024
Are the Astros trying to reunite with this free agent right-hander?
The Astros have made it clear that adding to their relief corps is a priority this winter.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / October 11, 2022
Astros reliever Phil Maton breaks finger after punching locker, will miss rest of playoffs
A bout of frustration will keep Maton from joining the Astros on their playoff run.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / June 15, 2022
Astros make history with two immaculate innings in one game
The Houston Astros became the first team in MLB history with a pair of immaculate innings in one game when Luis García and Phil Maton both breezed through three Texas Rangers batters on Wednesday.
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