The Chicago Cubs have been looking for some help this offseason in the bullpen. Chicago is doing just that. The Cubs are agreeing to a deal with reliever Phil Maton, per the New York Post. He is guaranteed two years, with a club option for 2028.

Maton is a journeyman pitcher who has played for several clubs. He last took the hill for the Texas Rangers, in the 2025 season. He picked up five saves this past season, pitching for Texas and the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Cubs made the Major League Baseball Playoffs in 2025. Chicago led the National League Central division in the first months of the season, but were ultimately surpassed by the Milwaukee Brewers. Chicago then lost in the postseason to Milwaukee.

Maton posted a 2.79 ERA during the 2025 campaign. He is a late-inning reliever w

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