Scouting Report: Phil Maton
Chicago Cubs | RP
Overall
Summary
Phil Maton, signed to a 2-year, $14.5M deal with the Cubs, has struggled significantly in 2026. After returning from a late-April knee injury, he showed promise with a 5-game scoreless streak but suffered a setback on May 13 against Atlanta, allowing 2 runs on 3 hits in 1 inning. His season ERA stands at 8.44 (10.2 IP, 10 ER through early season). Velocity is down from prior year and pitches are flatter. Despite some improvement in May (3.18 ERA in last 6 games), his overall performance has been inconsistent and concerning for a high-leverage reliever role.
Strengths
- Recently showed improvement with 5-game scoreless streak in May
- Posted 3.18 ERA over last 6 games before setback
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