Phil Maton was a target for the Cardinals last winter before signing with the Tampa Bay Rays, where he earned over $6 million. After an uneven season—performing well with the Mets in the regular season but struggling in the postseason—his price may decrease, potentially making him a candidate for St. Louis. With Andrew Kittredge likely departing, Maton could help fill a gap in the bullpen, having logged a 3.66 ERA across 71 appearances last season.

Phil Maton became a free agent after the Mets declined his $7,775,000 contract option, opting for a $250,000 buyout instead. During his first season with New York, he posted a 2-1 record with a 2.51 ERA and one save in 31 appearances. However, he struggled in the postseason, recording an 0-1 record with an 8.53 ERA over six outings, giving up four home runs in just 6 1/3 innings.

Phil Maton became a free agent after the Mets declined his $7,775,000 contract option in favor of a $250,000 buyout. In his first season with New York, he posted a 2-1 record with a 2.51 ERA and one save in 31 appearances. However, he struggled in the postseason, recording an 0-1 record with an 8.53 ERA in six outings, allowing four home runs and 11 hits in just 6 1/3 innings.

Phil Maton had his $7.75 million club option declined by the Mets after a season where he pitched a combined 64 innings with a 3.66 ERA. His performance improved significantly in the second half after being traded to New York, leading to a lower ERA by more than two points. Instead of returning to the Mets, he will receive a $250,000 buyout and enter free agency.

Phil Maton became a free agent after the Mets declined his $7,775,000 option, opting for a $250,000 buyout instead. In his first season with New York, Maton recorded a 2-1 record with a 2.51 ERA after being acquired from Tampa Bay. Overall, he finished the season with a 3-3 record and a 3.66 ERA in a career-high 71 games.