Cubs Reliever Maton Signs Two-Year Deal with Club Option for 2028
The Chicago Cubs have announced the signing of right-handed reliever Phil Maton to a two-year contract with a club option for the 2028 season. The deal guarantees Maton $14.5 million, according to sources.
In light of the numerous bullpen spots available, it makes sense that the Cubs opted to secure Maton's services early in the offseason. By committing to a multi-year deal, they broke from their traditional approach of piecing together one-year deals and minor league signings with small trades.
Maton's recent performance warrants this longer-term commitment. In his last season with the Cardinals and Rangers, he posted a 2.79 ERA and improved his strikeout rate to 32.5%, which is among the best in his career.
The Cubs are currently rebuilding their bullpen almost from scratch, but Maton's durability and effectiveness on soft contact make him an attractive addition. His success relies heavily on spin and deception, traits that tend not to decline with age as much as velocity does.
With this signing, the Cubs' offseason focus remains on pitching, following left-handed starter Shota Imanaga's acceptance of his qualifying offer. The move sets the stage for what promises to be an intriguing final stretch of the offseason for the North Siders.
The Chicago Cubs have announced the signing of right-handed reliever Phil Maton to a two-year contract with a club option for the 2028 season. The deal guarantees Maton $14.5 million, according to sources.
In light of the numerous bullpen spots available, it makes sense that the Cubs opted to secure Maton's services early in the offseason. By committing to a multi-year deal, they broke from their traditional approach of piecing together one-year deals and minor league signings with small trades.
Maton's recent performance warrants this longer-term commitment. In his last season with the Cardinals and Rangers, he posted a 2.79 ERA and improved his strikeout rate to 32.5%, which is among the best in his career.
The Cubs are currently rebuilding their bullpen almost from scratch, but Maton's durability and effectiveness on soft contact make him an attractive addition. His success relies heavily on spin and deception, traits that tend not to decline with age as much as velocity does.
With this signing, the Cubs' offseason focus remains on pitching, following left-handed starter Shota Imanaga's acceptance of his qualifying offer. The move sets the stage for what promises to be an intriguing final stretch of the offseason for the North Siders.
! Securing Maton's spot in the bullpen is a huge win, especially with his impressive numbers from last season. 2.79 ERA and 32.5% strikeout rate? That's some serious firepower 
! I'm excited to see how he fits into the Cubs' rotation and helps anchor their bullpen for years to come 
. The fact that they're committing to a multi-year deal shows they believe in him, which is awesome 
. Now, let's hope the rest of the offseason goes just as smoothly and we get some more exciting signings 
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like they're trying to throw money at problems or something 
The Cubs just signed Phil Maton and its gonna help them secure that bullpen spot in 2025 lol.
the cubs are really getting serious about their bullpen now 
they've signed maton and i'm curious to see how he does in chicago, his numbers were decent last year but we all know that teams can change a lot over one season 
what's even more interesting is that this signing kinda flips the script on how they're rebuilding... instead of just grabbing anyone off waivers or making minor league signings, they're going for someone who's shown they can keep up with the big leagues 
. He's been killing it in the minors and showed up big time last season 
. That 2.79 ERA is no joke! 
The Cubs are smart to lock him down for two years, considering they're basically rebuilding their bullpen from scratch 
. With his spin and deception skills, he's gonna be a great asset for them 
Plus, the club option for 2028 is just icing on the cake 
. Now, I'm hyped to see how this all plays out in the final stretch of the offseason 
. the cubs seem like they're making some weird signings this offseason, first it's shota imanaga, now maton... what's next? 
. The Cubs should be looking to sign some younger arms that can still bounce back from injuries or have that 'it' factor for 4-5 years, not lock down someone's services till they're 37 
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