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St. Louis Cardinals Sign Veteran Pitcher Phil Maton to One-Year Deal

The 31-year-old right-hander joins the Cardinals after a strong 2024 season split between the Mets and Rays.

Phil Maton #88 celebrates with Alex Jackson #28 of the Tampa Bay Rays after defeating the New York Mets 3-1 at Tropicana Field on May 04, 2024 in St Petersburg, Florida.
Oct 14, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Mets pitcher Phil Maton (88) throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning during game two of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images/File Photo
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 20: Phil Maton #88 of the New York Mets pitches during the 3rd inning of Game Six of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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Overview

  • Phil Maton, a free-agent pitcher, has signed a one-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals for the 2025 season.
  • Maton posted a 3.66 ERA in 71 games during the 2024 season, including a standout performance with the Mets during their postseason run to the NLCS.
  • Known for his control and spin rate, Maton recorded a career-high 18 holds in 2024 and achieved a 1.11 WHIP across the season.
  • The Cardinals designated left-handed pitcher Bailey Horn for assignment to make room for Maton on their 40-man roster.
  • Maton, a native of Central Illinois, brings eight years of MLB experience and has appeared in 26 postseason games, including the 2021 World Series.