Beyond the overall need the Chicago Cubs have for pitching this offseason, they need pitchers capable of missing bats. In their first addition to the bullpen this offseason, the Cubs turned to a journeyman who had a stop with the St. Louis Cardinals last season. Bleacher Report's Michael Cerami was first to report that the Cubs have signed right-hander Phil Maton.
2025 was easily Maton's best season at the Major League level, posting a 2.79 ERA in a tick over 61 innings pitched. Opening the season with the Cardinals, Maton was dealt at the MLB trade deadline to the Texas Rangers.