JUPITER, Fla. – The St. Louis Cardinals have announced the signing of free-agent right-handed pitcher Phil Maton to a one-year contract for the 2025 season.
Maton (pronounced MAY-tahn) concluded the 2024 season with the New York Mets, having joined the team in a trade from Tampa Bay on July 9. Over the course of the season, he recorded a 3-3 record with a 3.66 ERA in 71 games combined between the Mets and Rays. Maton also appeared in six postseason games during the Mets’ run to the National League Championship Series.
The 6-2, 206-pound reliever achieved a career-high 18 holds last season, posting a 1.11 WHIP, including an impressive 0.84 WHIP over his 31 games during the Mets’ stretch run to the postseason. He was unscored upon in 25 of his 31 appearances for the Mets and recorded a 1.99 ERA over his final 42 games dating back to June 12.
Maton, who will turn 32 on March 25, is entering his ninth season in the majors. He made his debut in 2017 with the San Diego Padres. Over his career, he has a 19-15 record with five saves and a 4.16 ERA in 415 career games with the Padres (2017-19), Cleveland (2019-21), Houston (2021-23), Tampa Bay (2024), and the New York Mets (2024). Maton was drafted by San Diego in 2015 out of Louisiana Tech University.
A native of Chatham, IL, Maton has appeared in 26 postseason games, including the 2021 World Series with Houston.
To make room for Maton on the team’s 40-player Major League roster, the Cardinals have designated LHP Bailey Horn for assignment. With this move, the roster now stands at 40 players.
Maton will wear uniform number 88 when he reports to the Cardinals’ Spring Training camp.
