Did anyone have this on their offseason bingo card? Certainly not. Right-handed pitcher Phil Maton, also known as “Spin Rate,” is ready to head towards the St. Louis Cardinals. This move, announced on March 13, 2025, has fans buzzing, particularly since Maton has profound connections to Central Illinois—making this a bit of a homecoming.
Maton brings it all—being 6 feet and 206 pounds, he brings significant experience, control, and a wicked spin to the Cardinals bullpen. And if it rings any bells for you, its none other than his brother, Nick Maton, who is also making cuts in pro baseball.
Cardinals have signed Phil Maton.
— Derrick Goold (@dgoold) March 13, 2025
This isn’t just another deal for the Cardinals; its a calculated move to strengthen their pitching staff and shake things up for this season. Will signing Maton be the game-changer they have been looking for? We won’t have to wait too long to know. One thing we know for sure: this contract just made the NL Central a lot more interesting.
This is a developing story…
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