Sources: Cubs add reliever Maton on 2-year deal

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs are in agreement on a two-year deal with right-handed reliever Phil Maton, sources told ESPN on Friday, confirming multiple reports.

Maton, 32, pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers in 2025, compiling a 2.79 ERA in 63 games. The Illinois native has a career 3.98 ERA in nine MLB seasons while playing for seven different teams after breaking into the big leagues with the San Diego Padres in 2017.

Drew Pomeranz and Caleb Thielbar and right-hander Brad Keller.

Maton fills a late-inning need as a setup man more than a closer, as he has just 10 career saves.

The contract includes a club option for 2028.