Nick Maton
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Jun 24 2024The Orioles designated Maton for assignment Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton will be pushed off roster as the Orioles make room for outfielder/first baseman Heston Kjerstad, who was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. During his five-day stay with the Orioles, Maton saw action in just one game and didn't receive any plate appearances.
Jun 19 2024The Orioles selected Maton's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Outfielder Kyle Stowers was optioned to Triple-A to make room on the 26-man active roster for Maton, who will give the Orioles some extra coverage in the infield while Jordan Westburg is day-to-day with a bruised hip. Even if Westburg doesn't heal as quickly as expected and eventually moves to the injured list, Ramon Urias would likely be in line ahead of Maton for a regular role in the infield. Maton had produced a .294/.387/.483 slash line and seven home runs over 168 plate appearances with Norfolk.
Mar 26 2024The Orioles designated Maton for assignment Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was acquired from Detroit in February but wasn't going to be included on Baltimore's Opening Day roster, so the club removed him from the 40-man roster. Maton played in 93 games for the Tigers last season and had a .593 OPS with eight home runs and 32 RBI.
Feb 7 2024The Orioles acquired Maton from the Tigers on Wednesday in exchange for cash. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton was DFA'd by the Tigers on Monday in order to clear space for Kolton Ingram. Maton showed promise during his first two seasons with the Phillies, but he managed just a .593 OPS last year in 293 plate appearances with Detroit. He will almost certainly head to Triple-A Norfolk to begin 2024.
Feb 5 2024The Tigers designated Maton for assignment Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton gives up his spot on the 40-man roster to left-hander Kolton Ingram, who was claimed off waivers from the Angels. The utility player managed just a .173/.288/.305 batting line across 293 major-league plate appearances with the Tigers in 2023 and had offseason knee surgery. He's expected to be recovered from the operation in time for the start of spring training.
Nov 7 2023Maton recently required arthroscopic surgery to address discomfort in his left knee, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a fairly minor procedure and the current expectation is that Maton will be fully recovered by the start of spring training in February. The 26-year-old batted just .173/.288/.305 across 293 major-league plate appearances with the Tigers in 2023, but he drew 41 starts at third base, 19 starts at second base and even one start at shortstop.
Aug 21 2023Maton was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Monday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton is the roster casualty with the Tigers bringing up outfield prospect Parker Meadows from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Across 293 plate appearances at the major-league level this season, Maton has turned in a .173/.288/.305 batting line.
Aug 7 2023Maton went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Monday's 9-3 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton provided the offense, hitting his eighth home run of the season during garbage time in the ninth inning. The 26-year-old has mostly struggled in his first year with the Tigers, as this was his first long ball since July 14 and he's batting just .177 for the season. Maton should continue to work in rotation with the likes of Andy Ibanez, Zach McKinstry and Zack Short in the infield, with none of the options providing that much offensively.
Jul 23 2023Maton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being called up from Triple-A Toledo coming out of the All-Star break, the lefty-hitting Maton had started in five of the Tigers' first six matchups with right-handed starting pitchers. He's gone just 2-for-14 at the dish since rejoining the big club, however, and Maton may no longer be guaranteed a strong-side platoon role in the infield. He'll take a seat against Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove on Sunday while Andy Ibanez gets the nod at the keystone.
Jul 16 2023Maton is starting at third base and batting seventh in Sunday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton will return to the lineup after sitting out Saturday. He went 1-for-3 on Friday with a solo home run. Maton now has seven long balls but has mostly struggled this year with a .166 batting average and .594 OPS. The Tigers are lacking in reliable offensive threats, however, so Maton should still get an opportunity to turn things around at the plate.
Jul 15 2023Maton isn't in the Tigers' lineup Saturday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton was called up from Triple-A Toledo on Friday and went 1-for-3 with a homer and two RBI in his first game back in the majors. He'll catch a breather Saturday while Andy Ibanez starts at second base and bats eighth.
Jul 14 2023The Tigers recalled Maton from Triple-A Toledo on Friday. Maton will start at second base and bat seventh in the series opener against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton responded well to his recent demotion, slashing .289/.417/.526 with two homers and seven walks compared to 10 strikeouts across 11 games with Toledo. With that, he earned another opportunity with the big-league club. Maton is batting just .163/.289/.287 across 239 plate appearances with the Tigers this season and has a long way to go before he can be considered viable in traditional fantasy leagues.
Jun 25 2023Maton was optioned to Triple-A Toledo after Sunday's loss to the Twins, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton has started 58 games this season and was operating as Detroit's primary third baseman, but he's now been sent down after going 1-for-4 with a strikeout and a crucial throwing error in Sunday's extra-inning defeat. The 26-year-old has a .163/.289/.287 slash line with six home runs and 23 RBI this year, and he'll attempt to straighten out his swing at Triple-A. Jonathan Schoop, Zack Short and Andy Ibanez could all factor in at third base for the Tigers.
Jun 20 2023Maton isn't starting Tuesday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed bat of Maton will remain in the dugout against southpaw Daniel Lynch and the Royals on Tuesday. Jonathan Schoop will start at third base instead while batting sixth.
Jun 14 2023Maton is not in the lineup for the second game of a twin bill versus Atlanta on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton went 0-for-1 with a run scored while drawing a walk in the first game of the doubleheader. The infielder will take a break during the second game with Jonathan Schoop handling the hot corner and hitting sixth.
Jun 5 2023Maton went 1-for-2 with a walk and a three-run home run in Monday's loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Detroit fell 8-3, but it was a good homecoming for Maton, who blasted his sixth home run of the season in the seventh inning to break up Aaron Nola's no-hit bid. Maton played for the Phillies the last two seasons before joining the Tigers in the offseason as part of the Gregory Soto trade. Outside of the bright spot Monday, it's been a rough year for the utility player, as he's batting just .167.
May 24 2023Maton is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton will exit the lineup to clear a spot at designated hitter for Andy Ibanez, who re-enters the starting nine after a two-game break. Ibanez appeared to supplant Maton as a regular in the Detroit starting nine last week, but Ibanez may be back on the outs for a regular role after going 1-for-31 over his past nine games. Maton, meanwhile, started in each of Detroit's last three contests and went 3-for-8 with a solo home run and three walks.
May 21 2023Maton went 2-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton was the only Detroit player with an extra-base hit, as he popped his fifth home run of the season in the sixth inning. This was only the second multi-hit effort of the month for Maton, who's mostly struggled this year with a .165 batting average across 41 games. He gives the Tigers some defensive versatility but can mostly be avoided in fantasy leagues at the moment.
May 17 2023Maton is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton will take a seat while the Tigers deploy a lineup of nine right-handed hitters to counter Pirates southpaw Rich Hill. The lefty-hitting Maton could soon be in danger of seeing fewer opportunities against right-handed pitching as well; he's getting on base at a .194 clip in May and is maintaining a lowly .564 OPS over 130 plate appearances on the season.
May 14 2023Maton is starting at designated hitter and batting fifth in Sunday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andy Ibanez is continuing to see time at third base, so Maton will serve as the DH for the second straight game. He's batting just .157 with a .570 OPS, so he may continue to cede playing time to Ibanez at the hot corner, while DH starts aren't guaranteed moving forward either. Maton will need to start hitting more consistently soon to maintain a regular role with the Tigers.
May 12 2023Maton isn't starting Friday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton has hit just .136 with two doubles, two RBI, a run, a walk and nine strikeouts over his last eight games, and he'll take a seat for a second consecutive matchup with left-hander Marco Gonzales on the mound for Seattle. Andy Ibanez will take over at the hot corner and bat fifth.
May 10 2023Maton is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Maton regularly sits out against southpaws, but he'll find himself on the bench versus a right-hander (Peyton Battenfield) on Wednesday. Though Maton doesn't appear to be on the outs completely just yet, he's beginning to lose work to the hot-hitting Andy Ibanez, who will replace Maton at third base Wednesday after producing a .797 OPS through his first 11 games with the Tigers.
May 7 2023Maton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the second time in the series, the lefty-hitting Maton will retreat to the bench while the Cardinals bring a southpaw (Steven Matz) to the hill. Andy Ibanez will spell Maton at third base and will bat fifth.
May 5 2023Maton isn't starting Friday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Maton will get a day off against the lefty-throwing Jordan Montgomery on Friday. Zack Short will start at third base and bat eighth while Maton sits.
May 3 2023Maton is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a lefty (Joey Lucchesi) taking the hill for the Mets in the opening game of the twin bill, the lefty-hitting Maton will head to the bench while Zack Short spells him at third base. Expect Maton to re-enter the lineup for Game 2 with right-hander Max Scherzer on the bump for the Mets.
Mar 8 2023Maton went 3-for-3 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton was off to a slow start before Tuesday's outburst, but he's now batting .294 this spring. The versatile 26-year-old is competing for an everyday role at third base, though he can also play some in the middle infield and the outfield. Maton should see a decent number of at-bats for the Tigers this season and could emerge as a moderately useful fantasy option.
Mar 5 2023Maton went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays and is now batting just .182 this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a small sample size of just 11 at-bats, so Maton has time to get going before the regular season begins. The 26-year-old came to the Tigers as part of the Gregory Soto trade in the offseason and is competing for regular playing time, possibly at third base. Tyler Nevin is also in the mix at the hot corner, and the two could alternate starts, at least until one of them emerges as a preferred option. Maton also has the versatility to play at shortstop and second base as well as in the outfield, so he could be a utility player for the Tigers as well.
Jan 7 2023Maton, Matt Vierling and Donny Sands were traded from the Phillies to the Tigers on Saturday in exchange for Gregory Soto and Kody Clemens, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton could have a clearer path to playing time in Detroit than he had in Philadelphia, though there's no guarantee he'll earn regular at-bats. In 216 career plate appearances at the highest level, he's hit .254/.330/.434 with seven home runs. That's good for a 108 wRC+, though his 31.5 percent strikeout rate is worryingly high while his 32.8 percent hard-hit rate is well below average, suggesting he's been quite lucky to produce above-average results.
Oct 28 2022Maton was added to the Phillies' roster on Friday for the World Series, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton was on the roster for the wild-card round but never saw the field, and he was left off the roster for pats two series. The 25-year-old is unlikely to see much action and will provide depth as a utility option during the World Series.
Oct 11 2022Maton was not included on the Phillies' NLDS roster, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton was part of the team's roster for the NL Wild Card Series but didn't make an appearance. His defensive versatility makes him interesting as a bench option, but the Phillies elected to go with Dalton Guthrie instead.
Sep 23 2022Maton isn't starting Friday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton has lost out on some playing time recently, and he'll head to the bench for the third time in the last four games. Matt Vierling is starting in right field and batting ninth.
Sep 22 2022Maton isn't starting Thursday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton started three of the last four games and went 1-for-8 with five strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Dalton Guthrie starts in right field and bats ninth.
Sep 16 2022Maton isn't starting Friday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton will get a day off Friday after recording a 1.247 OPS over his last five games. While he sits, Matt Vierling will take over his spot in right field and bat seventh.
Sep 15 2022Maton isn't starting Thursday against Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton started the last four games and went 2-for-10 with two homers, four RBI, three walks and three strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Matt Vierling starts in right field and bats eighth.
Sep 14 2022Maton will start in right field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton will stick in the lineup for the fourth game in a row, with each of those matchups coming against right-handed pitching. The lefty-hitting Maton appears to have captured the strong side of a platoon in right field with the righty-hitting Matt Vierling, but both players will lose out on work whenever Nick Castellanos (oblique) returns from the injured list. Maton's uptick in playing time comes after he mashed a home run in all but one of his last four starts.
Sep 11 2022Maton went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Saturday's win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton homered with two out in the fifth off righty reliever Andres Machado to push Philadelphia's lead to four. The 25-year-old has now homered in back to back starts after struggling to find the lineup for most of the season. The utility man has been versatile in his few appearances, spending time at second base during seven games and in the outfield during 13 games.
Sep 9 2022Maton went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton got the Phillies on the board with a two-out homer in the third inning off righty starter Sandy Alcantara. The 25-year-old has not made his way into the lineup often; he has made an appearance in six of Philadelphia's last eight games and recorded just eight at-bats during that stretch. He has taken advantage of those recent chances; however, tallying four hits including a double and a homer for a .750 slugging percentage.
Aug 28 2022Maton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After making four starts in a stretch of five games, Maton is now on the bench for the fourth straight contest. The 25-year-old doesn't look like he'll be in store for steady at-bats moving forward after the Phillies reinstated Bryce Harper from the 60-day injured list Friday.
Aug 23 2022Maton is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Maton will take a seat against southpaw Nick Lodolo, ending a streak of three consecutive starts for the 25-year-old. With Philadelphia optioning Darick Hall to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday, Maton could have a fairly clear path to playing regularly against right-handed pitching in the short term, but his opportunities will likely take a hit when Bryce Harper (thumb) returns from the 60-day injured list next week.
Aug 22 2022Maton will start in left field and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 2-for-7 with a walk, two RBI and a run while picking up starts in left field and at second base in the final two games of Philadelphia's weekend series with the Mets, Maton will stick in the lineup as the Phillies welcome the Reds to town. Maton and Bradley Zimmer should be candidates to pick up more work in the outfield while Brandon Marsh (ankle) is on the injured list.
Aug 7 2022Maton went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, four RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 13-1 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton got his big day started with a two-run shot in the fourth inning followed by RBI hits in the seventh and eighth frames. The 25-year-old has made the most out of his limited MLB action this season, going 6-for-10 with four extra-base hits and eight RBI. Expect him to carve out some more playing time if he continues swinging a hot bat.
Aug 5 2022Maton was called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton should take the bench role that had belonged to Yairo Munoz, who was optioned in a corresponding move. Maton owns a respectable .268/.336/.431 slash line in 54 career major-league games, though just two of those have come this season.
Jul 26 2022Maton (shoulder) was activated from the injured list and optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After completing a lengthy rehab assignment, Maton is ready to resume playing on a regular basis. He will not immediately rejoin the Phillies, though, and will instead continue playing with Lehigh Valley for the time being.
Jul 18 2022Maton (shoulder) started at shortstop and went 2-for-4 with a double, walk and two runs scored in his rehab game Sunday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting his rehab assignment with Single-A Clearwater on July 7 and appearing in four games for the affiliate, Maton moved to the Triple-A club early last week. Over his five contests with Lehigh Valley thus far, Maton has gone 8-for-21 with three doubles, four walks and a stolen base. From a performance standpoint, Maton looks as though he'll be ready to return from the 10-day injured list when the Phillies return after the All-Star break, but the big club may not have room for him on the active roster.
Jul 7 2022Maton (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment at Single-A Clearwater on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton, who has been on the 10-day injured list since June 5 with a sprained right shoulder, will likely stick with Clearwater through the weekend before potentially moving his rehab assignment to Triple-A Lehigh Valley or Double-A Reading to begin next week. The 25-year-old could be ready to return from the IL before the All-Star break, though he'll likely see limited action as a utility player once he rejoins the Phillies.
Jun 5 2022Maton was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right shoulder sprain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton had been up for just a couple days and went 3-for-6 with a triple and a home run before suffering the injury. Didi Gregorius was activated in a corresponding move.
Jun 4 2022Maton isn't starting Saturday against the Angels due to a sore right shoulder, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton went 1-for-2 with a triple, a run, an RBI, a walk and a strikeout in Friday's win over the Angels, but he sustained a shoulder injury. He's still sore Saturday but isn't dealing with any structural damage and expects to return soon. Johan Camargo is starting at second base while Bryson Stott takes over at shortstop Saturday.
Jun 2 2022Maton went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start at second base and hitting eighth in his season debut for the Phillies, Maton's two-run blast off Jarlin Garcia in the sixth inning set the stage for Kyle Schwarber's game-winning homer later in the frame. Maton was slashing .241/.360/.462 with five long balls through 41 games for Triple-A Lehigh Valley when he was promoted, and he'll be in the mix for playing time at the keystone with Jean Segura (finger) potentially out until September.
Jun 1 2022The Phillies recalled Maton from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday. He'll start at second base and bat eighth in the Phillies' series finale with the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll give the Phillies some additional depth in the middle infield after Jean Segura (finger) joined shortstop Didi Gregorius (knee) on the injured list Wednesday, though Johan Camargo and Bryson Stott may be first in line for reps at either middle-infield spots. Since Stott is one of the organization's top prospects, the Phillies will likely want him to play somewhere on a near-everyday basis, so he could end up getting demoted later this week instead of Maton if Gregorius -- who is currently on a minor-league rehab assignment -- is activated. Even if that happens, Maton may still find himself behind Camargo in the pecking order for reps at second base while Segura is on the mend.
Sep 3 2021Maton was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has hit .256 with two home runs and two steals in 131 plate appearances in the majors as a rookie. Didi Gregorius was reinstated from the restricted list in a corresponding move.
Aug 29 2021The Phillies recalled Maton from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Philadelphia will bring up Maton from the minors to give the team an extra body in the infield after Didi Gregorius was placed on the paternity list Sunday. Freddy Galvis will step in at shortstop for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks and will likely serve as the primary option at the position while Gregorius is away from the team for up to the next three days, so Maton will presumably be limited to a bench role.
Aug 12 2021Maton was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton's .261/.323/.391 slash line in 128 plate appearances this season is perfectly adequate for a utility infielder, but he's a young player with options, so he's nonetheless found himself bouncing between the majors and minors for much of the year. He'll make way Thursday as the Phillies add an additional reliever, David Paulino, to the roster, but he could return the next time the Phillies decide they need another bat.
Aug 7 2021Maton was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton appeared in 11 games during his recent minor-league stint and posted a .468 on-base percentage with a triple, three doubles, eight runs and four RBI. He'll fill a depth role for the Phillies after right-hander Chase Anderson (triceps) was placed on the 10-day IL.
Jul 22 2021Maton (finger) was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton has been dealing with a laceration on his right middle finger for nearly a week, and he hasn't recorded any plate appearances since suffering the injury. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for the minor-league club right away, but Odubel Herrera (ankle) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.
Jul 16 2021Maton was scratched from the lineup for Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Marlins with a laceration on his right middle finger, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton was penciled in to start at third base, but he was scratched after suffering the finger laceration during batting practice. The 24-year-old should be considered day-to-day, and it's unclear if he'll be available off the bench Friday. Ronald Torreyes will take over at the hot corner.
Jul 11 2021The Phillies recalled Maton from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder hit .265 with 13 RBI in 113 at-bats before being optioned July 2. Maton was one of the reinforcements recalled for Sunday's series finale in Boston after four players, namely Alec Bohm, were placed on the COVID-19 injured list.
Jul 2 2021Maton was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The young infielder spent the past week in the majors but will head back to Triple-A with Didi Gregorius (elbow) returning from the injured list. Maton has a .265/.328/.398 slash line in 45 major-league appearances this season and could rejoin the Phillies later on this season if additional infield depth is required.
Jul 1 2021Maton will start at second base and bat seventh Thursday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-2 with a triple, a walk, two runs and two RBI while filling in for a resting Ronald Torreyes in Wednesday's 11-6 loss, Maton will stick in the lineup for the series finale. This time around, Maton will be replacing second baseman Jean Segura, who is getting a breather after returning from the injured list earlier this week. Maton looks like he'll serve as the Phillies' top reserve middle infielder while he's up with the big club.
Jun 25 2021Maton was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old was sent down Wednesday, but he'll be able to quickly rejoin the Phillies with reliever Sam Coonrod (forearm) landing on the injured list. Maton will provide infield depth and appeared in only one game during his previous weeklong stint in the majors.
Jun 23 2021Maton was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton was called up by the Phillies last week after Jean Segura (groin) was placed on the injured list, but he only appeared in one game during his most recent stint in the majors. He should see more consistent at-bats in the minors, while Matt Moore (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.
Jun 16 2021The Phillies recalled Maton from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton will be called upon to help fill in for Jean Segura (groin), whom the Phillies placed on the injured list Wednesday. The 24-year old has been moderately successful at the big-league level in 2021, hitting .252 with two homers in 103 at-bats. Maton will almost certainly remain with the Phillies until Segura returns to action, and possibly longer.
Jun 6 2021Maton was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton had been out of the lineup in seven of the last eight games, and he should get more consistent at-bats in the minors. During his time with the major-league club, the 24-year-old hit .252 with two home runs, 10 runs and eight RBI across 39 games.
May 31 2021Maton isn't starting Monday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton will be out of the lineup for a fourth straight game as Ronald Torreyes appears to have taken over as the primary shortstop while Didi Gregorius (elbow) is sidelined. Maton is hitting .268 with two home runs, nine runs and eight RBI this season.
May 30 2021Maton is not in the starting lineup for the third consecutive game Sunday against the Rays, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ronald Torreyes is perhaps becoming Joe Girardi's preferred replacement for Didi Gregorius (elbow), as he will start over Maton at shortstop for the third game in a row.
May 29 2021Maton isn't starting Saturday's game against the Rays, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton will be out of the lineup for a second straight game after he went 0-for-6 with a walk and two strikeouts in his last two games. Ronald Torreyes will start at shortstop and bat ninth.
May 23 2021Maton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Maton will take a seat with Boston bringing a southpaw (Eduardo Rodriguez) to the hill for the series finale. Ronald Torreyes will pick up the start at shortstop Sunday, but Maton should fill the strong side of a platoon at the position while Didi Gregorius (elbow) is on the shelf.
May 19 2021Maton isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton will get a breather after he went 6-for-12 with two home runs, five RBI and four runs in the last three games. Ronald Torreyes will start at shortstop and bat eighth.
May 16 2021Maton went 3-for-4 with two home runs, four RBI, a stolen base and and a strikeout in Sunday's 10-8 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton has now returned to the starting lineup in each of the last four games, and he had the best performance of his career to help keep the Phillies in the game Sunday. He's now hitting .316 with two home runs, seven RBI and six runs this season.
May 9 2021Maton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The recent return of Jean Segura from the 10-day injured list has spelled an end to Maton's run as an everyday player. After making 17 consecutive starts out of the middle infield, Maton now finds himself on the bench for the third game in a row. The Phillies are believed to be entertaining with the idea of deploying Maton in center field in an attempt to get more production out of that spot, but it's unclear when manager Joe Girardi might be comfortable with giving the 24-year-old a look at the position.
May 5 2021Maton will pick up his 16th straight start Wednesday, manning second base while batting seventh against the Brewers, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton's run as the Phillies' everyday second baseman will likely be coming to an end soon; per Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Jean Segura (quadriceps) is playing in a second straight rehab game at Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, and he could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as Thursday. Segura's return won't necessarily close the door on Maton filling a regular role with the big club, as the rookie has recently began taking reps in center field during batting practices, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Not only has center field been a black hole for the Phillies this season in terms of offensive production, but the team is running out of options at the position. Adam Haseley (personal) is on the restricted list, Roman Quinn (finger) is on the injured list and Bryce Harper (wrist) is day-to-day. During his run as a regular in the Phillies lineup, Maton is slashing .327/.363/.423.
Apr 25 2021Maton will start at second base and bat seventh Sunday against the Rockies, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton's path to regular reps at shortstop closed when Didi Gregorius (elbow) returned to action Friday, but with Jean Segura (quadriceps) on the shelf and Brad Miller (neck) day-to-day, Maton has seen steady work at second base. The rookie has been able to take advantage of the extra playing time thus far, racking up nine hits (six singles, three doubles) while scoring once and driving in a run over his first five big-league games.
Apr 22 2021Phillies manager Joe Girardi named Maton and Brad Miller as the most likely candidates to pick up starts at second base following Jean Segura's (quadriceps) placement on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton filled in at shortstop for Didi Gregorius (elbow) in each of the Phillies' last three games, going 5-for-12 with a double and an RBI. Though Girardi believes Gregorius will be ready to go for the Phillies' next game Friday in Colorado, Segura's absence should free up more reps in the middle infield. Considering that both Maton and Miller are left-handed hitters, a platoon between the two won't be an option, so a timeshare could be in place until one player separates himself from the other while Segura is out.
Apr 19 2021Maton was called up and will make his major-league debut Monday against the Giants, batting eighth and playing shortstop. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maton earned the call as presumably a bench infielder, filling the spot left vacant with Ronald Torreyes landing on the COVID-19 injured list. While he's starting right away, a bench role is the most likely future for the 24-year-old. He's a competent defender at shortstop but is unlikely to hit enough to be a regular, posting a career .259/.342/.378 slash line in the minors.
Mar 16 2021The Phillies optioned Maton to their minor-league camp Tuesday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Didi Gregorius is locked in as the Phillies' top shortstop, and Jean Segura and Scott Kingery are both capable of playing the position in a pinch, so Maton didn't have a real shot at winning a spot on the Opening Day roster. Maton will likely spend the entire 2021 season in the minors, playing on an everyday basis in the middle infield at either Double-A Reading or Triple-A Lehigh Valley.