Cubs Sign Phil Maton To Two-Year Relief Deal
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Chicago — The Chicago Cubs agreed to sign reliever Phil Maton to a two-year contract with a club option for a third season, multiple outlets widely reported. The 32-year-old right-hander posted a 2.79 ERA in 63 games in 2025 with 81 strikeouts in 61 1/3 innings and owns a 3.98 career ERA over nine MLB seasons with seven teams. The deal, pending a physical, aims to replace several free-agent relievers and add late-inning depth. Financial terms were not disclosed. Reports originated from Bleacher Nation, The Athletic, AP, ESPN, Yahoo, Sporting News and others. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 9 original reports from KUSA.com, The New York Times, Sporting News, Get More Sports, Chicago Sun-Times, Bleed Cubbie Blue, ESPN.com, Yahoo Sports and New York Post.
Timeline of Events
- 2015: Maton was selected in the 20th round by San Diego.
- 2017: Maton made his major-league debut with the Padres.
- July 31, 2025: Cardinals traded Maton to the Rangers at the deadline.
- 2025 season: Maton recorded a 2.79 ERA across 63 games with 81 strikeouts.
- November 2025: Multiple outlets reported the Cubs agreed to a two-year deal with Maton, including a club option.
- Articles Published:
- 11
- Right Leaning:
- 1
- Left Leaning:
- 1
- Neutral:
- 9
- Distribution:
- Left 9%, Center 82%, Right 9%
The Chicago Cubs benefited by securing an experienced late-inning reliever in Phil Maton on a multi-year deal, addressing notable bullpen departures and adding dependable strikeout capability.
Other MLB clubs lost access to a proven reliever; the Cubs reduced short-term payroll flexibility by committing multi-year money to bullpen help.
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