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Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Phil Maton, signed to a 2-year, $14.5M deal with the Cubs, has struggled significantly in 2026. After returning from a knee injury (tendinitis in right knee), he showed promise with a 3.18 ERA over 6 games and a 5-game scoreless streak, but snapped that streak on May 13 against Atlanta, allowing 2 runs on 3 hits in 1 inning. His season ERA stands at 8.44 (10 ER in 10.2 IP). Key concerns include reduced velocity and flatter pitches compared to last year. Despite these setbacks, he remains a key part of the Cubs' bullpen plans.
Strengths
- + Recently showed improvement with 3.18 ERA over last 6 games
- + Had compiled 5-game scoreless streak before recent setback
- + Veteran reliever with 4+ years of prior success
- + Returned from IL and working with training staff on knee management
- + Still expected to be a key bullpen contributor
Weaknesses
- - Season ERA of 8.44 is well above acceptable for a reliever
- - Velocity significantly down from previous season
- - All pitches flatter than last year, indicating mechanical issues
- - Allowed 10 earned runs in just 10.2 innings pitched
- - Recent poor outing against Atlanta snapped positive momentum
- - Knee injury concerns persist despite IL stint
- - Questions about fitness for high-leverage roles
- - Cubs bullpen ranked 12th in ERA at 3.87, with Maton's struggles contributing to concerns
Injury Status: day-to-day
About
Phil Maton is a rp for the Chicago Cubs.
Player Overview
Position
RP
Team
Chicago Cubs