PHIL MATON NEWS

Yields pair of runs in win Maton (3-0) allowed two runs on three hits and struck out two in one inning to earn the win Friday versus Texas.

Impact The right-hander had an ugly sixth inning, but Houston rallied for all five of its runs in the seventh to put Maton in line for the win. It was his first decision since he joined Houston at the trade deadline. The 28-year-old has struggled mightily in his last 11 appearances, giving up nine runs (eight earned) in his last 11.1 innings, so he should be expected to mostly work in a low-leverage spots in a deep Houston bullpen.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brantley, AL West-leading Astros rally late, top Rangers 5-4

Michael Brantley tied the game with a two-run single in Houston's five-run seventh inning as the AL West-leading Astros rallied for a 5-4 win over the last-place Texas Rangers

AUGUST 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Giants hit 5 HRs, rough up Greinke, Astros 8-6

The San Francisco Giants hit five home runs, including four off Astros ace Zack Greinke, and beat Houston 8-6 in an interleague matchup of division leaders

JULY 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Altuve hits grand slam on 2-homer night, Astros beat Giants

José Altuve hit a grand slam in the sixth one inning after putting Houston ahead on a solo homer, and the AL-leading Houston Astros held off the San Francisco Giants 9-6 in a match...

JULY 31, 2021 • Associated Press

ChiSox rally for 6-4 win over Indians after getting Kimbrel

Tim Anderson delivered a tiebreaking single, José Abreu was hit in the head by a pitch with the bases loaded and the Chicago White Sox rallied for two runs in the eighth inning to...

JULY 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Astros add reliever Maton, catcher for Straw The Astros acquired right-hander Phil Maton and Minor League catcher Yainer Diaz from Cleveland on Friday in exchange for outfielder Myles S...

JULY 30, 2021 • MLB.COM

Indians acquire OF Straw from Astros for RHP Maton

The Cleveland Indians made another trade just before the deadline, sending reliever Phil Maton to the Houston Astros for outfielder Myles Straw

JULY 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Traded to Astros Maton was acquired by Houston from Cleveland on Friday in exchange for outfielder Myles Straw, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Maton struggled over the first couple months of the season for Cleveland, but he's pitched well since mid-June with a 2.04 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 25:11 K:BB across 17.2 innings. The 28-year-old could see occasional high-leverage spots for the Astros but should primarily work in middle relief.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wainwright wins in 1st game at Cleveland, Cards top Indians

Adam Wainwright won in his first appearance at Progressive Field, Paul DeJong hit a go-ahead homer and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cleveland Indians 4-2

JULY 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Seeing more high-leverage spots Maton has earned holds in three of his five appearances since the All-Star break.

Impact He's allowed one run on four hits and a walk with eight strikeouts in that span. Maton's season numbers aren't great -- 4.43 ERA, 1.28 WHIP -- but he's given up just three runs in his last 17 appearances. The right-hander has added four holds, a blown save and a 2-0 record. With James Karinchak and Emmanuel Clase both inconsistent in their shared closer role lately, Maton's strong pitching of late could lead to more late-inning work going forward.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians homer twice off All-Star Bassitt, beat Athletics 4-2

Bradley Zimmer had three hits including a home run on All-Star Chris Bassitt’s first pitch, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Oakland Athletics 4-2

JULY 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Clean inning Thursday Maton struck out two in a perfect inning in Thursday's 7-4 win over Kansas City.

Impact The 28-year-old pitched the fifth inning after starter Zach Plesac gave up three runs in four innings in his first start back from a broken thumb. Maton has strung together 5.1 scoreless innings in his last five appearances, which is his longest scoreless streak of the year. The reliever has a 4.93 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 50:16 K:BB across 34.2 innings in a low-leverage role.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out three in relief Maton (2-0) gave up one run on three hits while fanning three in one inning Sunday against Pittsburgh. He earned the win.

Impact Maton allowed Pittsburgh's lone run of the game, but he also struck out the three batters he retired en route to his second win of the campaign. The right-hander ended a streak of three scoreless outings and has given up runs in three of his seven appearances this month. He owns a 5.86 ERA across 24 appearances (27.2 innings) on the campaign.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Naylor RBI single in 7th, Indians avoid sweep vs Pirates

Josh Naylor foiled Pittsburgh’s strategy with an RBI single in the seventh inning, helping the Cleveland Indians beat the Pirates 2-1

JUNE 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Scoreless inning Tuesday Maton allowed two hits and struck out three in a scoreless inning in Tuesday's 7-2 win over Baltimore.

Impact Maton has been somewhat inconsistent with 12 runs allowed in his last 13.2 innings, but he was able to get out of a jam in the sixth inning Tuesday. The right-hander has a 6.20 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 39:9 K:BB and one hold in 24.2 innings. He hasn't pitched well enough so far to earn a higher-leverage role.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Phil Maton’s eye for trouble helps Cleveland Indians weather storm in loss to Cards Indians right-hander Phil Maton sets career high with six strikeouts in 2 1/3 innings of work in Wednesday's 8-2 loss to St.Louis.

JUNE 10, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Cards stop 6-game skid, beat Indians behind Wainwright

Adam Wainwright allowed two runs in seven innings, Tyler O’Neill homered twice and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cleveland Indians 8-2 to stop a six-game losing streak

JUNE 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Earns win over White Sox Maton (1-0) got the win in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the White Sox after allowing a hit and punching out two in a scoreless sixth.

Impact Maton allowed a leadoff double to Yoan Moncada but was able to take care of the next three hitters to get out of the inning with no harm done. The 28-year-old earned both his first win and hold of the year while lowering his ERA to 6.75 to go along with a 26:9 K:BB over 17.1 innings.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cease scheduled to start for White Sox at Indians

The White Sox will start Dylan Cease on Tuesday while the Indians are expected to counter with Shane Bieber

JUNE 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Ramírez homers, Indians beat Chisox to split 2nd DH in row

José Ramírez’s two-run homer and a solid start by reliever Cal Quantrill led Cleveland to a 3-1 win over the Chicago White Sox, giving the Indians their second straight split of se...

MAY 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Rocked for four runs Maton allowed four runs on four hits and a walk over one-third of an inning in Friday's 10-0 loss to Minnesota.

Impact The 28-year-old relieved Triston McKenzie in the fourth inning, but the reliever wasn't able to stop the bleeding. Maton now has a 7.62 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 18:6 K:BB across 13 innings this year. He's given up nine runs in his last six outings, so the right-hander is unlikely to see high-leverage situations any time soon.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tired Twins shrug off travel, blast Indians 10-0

The Twins didn't play tired

MAY 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Puts in 1.1 scoreless innings Maton allowed one walk and struck out one over 1.1 innings in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Seattle.

Impact May has been a bit of a roller-coaster month for the reliever -- he's allowed five runs over 5.1 innings. For comparison, Maton only gave up two runs across 7.1 innings in April. Overall, the 28-year-old has a 4.97 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB across 12.2 innings this season. He's seen very little high-leverage work without a save or hold to his name.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners snap Bieber's strikeout streak, beat Indians 3-2

Mitch Haniger hit two doubles and the Seattle Mariners snapped Shane Bieber’s record strikeout streak, beating the Cleveland Indians 3-2

MAY 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Kelenic announces arrival as Mariners top Indians 7-3

Prized prospect Jarred Kelenic made his first major league hit memorable with a two-run homer and later added a pair of doubles, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 7-3 win over the...

MAY 15, 2021 • Associated Press