New Cubs reliever Phil Maton's contract becomes official, terms revealed

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 31: Pitcher Phil Maton #88 of the Cleveland Indians pitches during the sixth inning of game two of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on May 31, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.Jason Miller/Getty

The Cubs made right-handed reliever Phil Maton’s signing official on Tuesday, announcing they’d agreed to terms on a two-year deal with a club option for 2028.

The contract guarantees Maton $14.5 million, sources confirmed.

Considering the number of bullpen spots the Cubs have to fill, it made sense for them to strike early on the reliever market. By signing Maton to a multi-year deal, they broke from their usual bullpen-building approach of cobbling…