Phil Maton

Phil Maton secured a save in the Rays' 3-1 win over the Mets, tossing a hitless inning despite issuing a walk.

Fantasy Impact

This outing, marked by his ability to prevent runs but lack of strikeouts, slightly improves his troubling 6.39 ERA and 1.50 WHIP for the season. While Maton's save today adds a positive note, his overall performance this year, characterized by a low strikeout rate (7.1 K/9) and high FIP (6.57), suggests that fantasy managers should remain cautious. His role may continue to see high-leverage situations due to his ability to induce weak contact (.229 BABIP), but his inconsistency makes him a risky option in all but the deepest of leagues.

Phil Maton agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the Rays that includes a club option for 2025.

Fantasy Impact

It was reported over the weekend that the two sides were finalizing a deal. He should hold a high leverage role in the Rays bullpen behind closer Pete Fairbanks.

Phil Maton is reportedly finalizing a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Fantasy Impact

Maton held a key role in the Astros bullpen, and should do the same in Tampa Bay. He recorded a 3.00 ERA across 68 appearances last season in Houston, and should carry a high leverage with Tampa Bay.

Astros reliever Phil Maton allowed one walk and one hit over 0.1 scoreless innings against the Athletics on Saturday. Despite facing three batters and retiring just one, the 28-year-old managed to earn the win. Houston ultimately defeated Oakland by a score of 10-4.

Fantasy Impact

Maton has been in the right place at the right time this season; he has now gone 6-0 through 66.2 innings of work. All the while, he has yielded a not-great 4.73 ERA. In fact, over his last seven games alone, he owns a 10.80 ERA to go along with a 2-0 record.

Astros starter Phil Maton allowed one run over 1.1 innings of work against the Rays on Tuesday. His final line included two hits, one run, zero walks, two strikeouts, and the win. Houston ultimately defeated Tampa Bay by a score of 4-3.

Fantasy Impact

Maton is now 5-0 with a 4.82 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and .254 OBA through 63 outings this season. He has racked up three wins over the course of 25 games since joining Houston at the trade deadline.