NICK MATON NEWS

Bob Wojnowski: Tigers lose on gaffes, and Nick Maton feels the wrath DETROIT — It had to happen, and by the end, everyone knew it. The first error Sunday was a crusher. The second misplay was the finisher.

JUNE 26, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Demoted to Triple-A Maton was optioned to Triple-A Toledo after Sunday's loss to the Twins, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact 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.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Costly error from Nick Maton leads to Detroit Tigers' 6-3 loss to Twins in extra innings Nick Maton's error in the eighth inning allowed the tying run, and the Detroit Tigers allowed 3 runs in the 10th inning in a 6-3 loss to the...

JUNE 25, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Sitting against lefty Maton isn't starting Tuesday against the Royals.

Impact 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.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out second game Maton is not in the lineup for the second game of a twin bill versus Atlanta on Wednesday.

Impact 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.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers' Nick Maton assesses approach after memorable homer vs. ex-teammate Aaron Nola Detroit Tigers infielder Nick Maton crushed a curveball against Aaron Nola, but A.J. Hinch doesn't want Maton to forget about hitting fastba...

JUNE 7, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Maton grabs ring, spoils no-no with HR in homecoming PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies honored Tigers Nick Maton and Matt Vierling before Monday’s game in a touching ceremony by presenting them thei...

JUNE 6, 2023 • MLB.COM

Hits three-run home run Monday Maton went 1-for-2 with a walk and a three-run home run in Monday's loss to the Phillies.

Impact 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.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Wednesday Maton is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Impact 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 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in loss Maton went 2-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Nationals.

Impact 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 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers' Nick Maton shows positive sign with approach in series opener vs. Nats Detroit Tigers infielder Nick Maton, batting .155 in 39 games, drew important two-out walks in the first and third innings in Friday's 8-6 w...

MAY 20, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Takes seat versus lefty Maton is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact 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 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as DH again Sunday Maton is starting at designated hitter and batting fifth in Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact 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 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Maton isn't starting Friday against the Mariners.

Impact 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. Andy Ibanez will take over at the hot corner and bat fifth.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers' Nick Maton, hitting .163, continues career struggles against non-fastballs The Detroit Tigers used Nick Maton as their cleanup hitter in Tuesday's 2-0 loss. He struck out three times and didn't receive a single fast...

MAY 10, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Takes seat for series finale Maton is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact 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 for a near-everyday role in the Detroit lineup 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 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Maton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact 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 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus lefty Maton isn't starting Friday against the Cardinals.

Impact 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 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for Game 1 of twin bill Maton is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Mets.

Impact 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 Zach 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.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Maton isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Tuesday's game against Milwaukee.

Impact After a brief hot streak, Maton has cooled off significantly over the past week, slashing just .083/.154/.208 in that time. He'll get a day off Tuesday as Tyler Nevin starts at third and bats fifth.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Maton, Tigers chase another win over Brewers Nick Maton doesn’t have many hits in his first month with the Detroit Tigers, but he is making them count.

APRIL 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Crushes three-run shot Maton went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer in Monday's win over the Brewers.

Impact Maton singled in the first inning to snap an 0-for-21 skid before ripping a three-run homer in the third. He's up to four home runs this season alongside a .154/.257/.369 slash line through 74 plate appearances. Maton picked up his first extra-base hit since April 14.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maton hits 3-run homer, Boyd gets win as Tigers beat Brewers

Nick Maton had a three-run homer and Matthew Boyd pitched effectively for five innings to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night

APRIL 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nick Maton bails out Detroit Tigers with 3-run homer for 4-2 win over Milwaukee Brewers Nick Maton bailed out the Tigers' offense when he hit a three-run home run with two outs in the third inning to lead in the 4-2 win in Milwa...

APRIL 25, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Out of lineup Sunday Maton is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Maton has gone 1-for-25 over his last five games and will take a seat against Greyson Rodriguez and the Orioles. Zach McKinstry gets the start at third base and will hit fifth while Jonathan Schoop will play second and hit ninth.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE