Maton’s Injury Shakes Cubs’ Bullpen | MLB News

Phil Maton’s season has taken a devastating turn—diagnosed with a partially torn patellar tendon, the Cubs’ prized reliever is sidelined again after already missing significant time. Once a reliable setup man with a 3.33 ERA and elite strikeout-to-walk ratio, Maton now pitches at just 27⅔ innings this year with a brutal 6.18 ERA, his command and velocity in freefall. Signed to a record-setting $14.5M two-year deal over the winter, he’s one of eight Cubs relievers currently injured, joining a bullpen decimated by losses including closer Daniel Palencia and Tommy John surgery victim Porter Hodge. Despite midseason moves like acquiring Ryan Zeferjahn and bringing back Aaron Civale, the Cubs’ focus remained on starters—not relievers—and even if Maton returns, his past performance suggests he may never reclaim his former form. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/df51b32a2c0e6ccb