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Phil Maton
Coverage of Phil Maton in the Nexus archive.
- Phil Maton becomes latest Cubs pitcher to land on injured list as knee injury sidelines reliever
Cubs pitcher Phil Maton was placed on the injured list with right knee tendinitis, marking his second knee-related IL stint this season. The team faces ongoing pitching injuries, with Maton joining closer Daniel Palencia on the shelf, while right fielder Seiya Suzuki continues to manage discomfort in his right knee.
- After bullpen bruising, Cubs pitchers need to get ready for next call: ‘That’s your job as a reliever’
The Cubs' bullpen struggled after a poor performance against the Blue Jays, with manager Craig Counsell emphasizing that relievers must quickly recover. Key pitchers like Trent Thornton, Caleb Thielbar, and Jacob Webb were criticized for allowing eight runs in the game. Closer Daniel Palencia is sidelined, adding pressure on the bullpen.