The Cardinals' bullpen could use a boost, and who better to provide it than an old friend?
The St. Louis Cardinals' bullpen was one of the team's few strong points in 2025. While the club finished 78-84, the bullpen held a 3.74 ERA, which was good for 10th in the major leagues. One of the major reasons for the arm barn's aptitude was Phil Maton, whom the Cardinals acquired during spring training of that year.
Maton performed admirably in 2025, as he pitched to a 2.