Career Timeline of Phil Maton: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Phil Maton built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Phillip Louis Maton III is a professional baseball pitcher, currently a free agent, who has played for several MLB teams, including the San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians, Houston Astros, Tampa Bay Rays, New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers. He was drafted by the Padres in 2015 after playing college baseball for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and made his major league debut in 2017.

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2015: Drafted by San Diego Padres

In 2015, the San Diego Padres selected Phil Maton in the 20th round of the Major League Baseball draft. He made his professional debut that year with the Low–A Tri-City Dust Devils.

2016: Played for Multiple Teams

In 2016, Phil Maton pitched for the Single–A Fort Wayne TinCaps, High–A Lake Elsinore Storm, and Triple–A El Paso Chihuahuas, making a total of 38 appearances for the three teams. After the season, he played in the Arizona Fall League for the Peoria Javelinas.

June 11, 2017: Called up by the Padres

On June 11, 2017, Phil Maton was called up by the San Diego Padres. He remained with the big league club for the rest of the season, pitching in a middle relief role.

2017: Began season with Triple-A El Paso

In 2017, Phil Maton began the season with Triple-A El Paso.

2018: Began season with Triple-A El Paso and Recalled to Majors

In 2018, Phil Maton started the season with Triple-A El Paso, but was quickly recalled to the majors. He also went to the DL with a strained lat and later returned to the team after a rehab assignment. He stayed with the Padres for the remainder of the year, again pitching in middle relief.

July 12, 2019: Traded to the Cleveland Indians

On July 12, 2019, Phil Maton was traded to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for international bonus pool allotments.

July 30, 2021: Traded to Houston Astros

On July 30, 2021, the Cleveland Indians traded Phil Maton to the Houston Astros along with minor league catcher Yainer Díaz in exchange for outfielder Myles Straw.

March 22, 2022: Avoided Arbitration with the Astros

On March 22, 2022, Phil Maton avoided arbitration with the Houston Astros, agreeing to a $1.55 million contract for the season.

January 13, 2023: Signed with the Astros

On January 13, 2023, Phil Maton signed a one-year, $2.55 million contract with the Houston Astros, avoiding salary arbitration.

February 14, 2024: Signed with the Tampa Bay Rays

On February 14, 2024, Phil Maton signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, that included a club option for the 2025 season.

July 9, 2024: Traded to the New York Mets

On July 9, 2024, the Tampa Bay Rays traded Phil Maton to the New York Mets in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

March 13, 2025: Signed with the St. Louis Cardinals

On March 13, 2025, Phil Maton signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.

July 31, 2025: Traded to the Texas Rangers

On July 31, 2025, the St. Louis Cardinals traded Phil Maton to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Skylar Hales, Mason Molina, and international bonus pool money.