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Moves into reserve role Maton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact The recent return of Jean Segura from the 10-day injured list has spelled an end to Maton's run as an everyday player. After making 17 consecutive starts out of the middle infield, Maton now finds himself on the bench for the third game in a row. The Phillies are believed to be entertaining with the idea of deploying Maton in center field in an attempt to get more production out of that spot, but it's unclear when manager Joe Girardi might be comfortable with giving the 24-year-old a look at the position.

MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Holding steady at second base Maton will pick up his 16th straight start Wednesday, manning second base while batting seventh against the Brewers, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Maton's run as the Phillies' everyday second baseman will likely be coming to an end soon; per Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Jean Segura (quadriceps) is playing in a second straight rehab game at Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, and he could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as Thursday. Segura's return won't necessarily close the door on Maton filling a regular role with the big club, as the rookie has recently began taking reps in center field during batting practices, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Not only has center field been a black hole for the Phillies this season in terms of offensive production, but the team is running out of options at the position. Adam Haseley (personal) is on the restricted list, Roman Quinn (finger) is on the injured list and Bryce Harper (wrist) is day-to-day. During his run as a regular in the Phillies lineup, Maton is slashing .327/.363/.423.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Is Nick Maton the answer in center field? Phillies are readying rookie infielder to play their problem position A fifth Phillies starting CF, 5 weeks into the season? Nick Maton is working with OF coach Paco Figueroa to learn the position on the fly.

MAY 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Alonso, Mets top Phillies 8-7 after replay reversal

Pete Alonso capped New York’s six-run eighth inning with a three-run double, and the Mets used a defensive meltdown by Philadelphia and a replay reversal to beat the Phillies 8-7

MAY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Story slam overcomes 2 Harper homers, Rockies top Phils 12-2

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APRIL 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Awarded another start Maton will start at second base and bat seventh Sunday against the Rockies, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Maton's path to regular reps at shortstop closed when Didi Gregorius (elbow) returned to action Friday, but with Jean Segura (quadriceps) on the shelf and Brad Miller (neck) day-to-day, Maton has seen steady work at second base. The rookie has been able to take advantage of the extra playing time thus far, racking up nine hits (six singles, three doubles) while scoring once and driving in a run over his first five big-league games.

APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hoskins has 2 HRs, 5 RBIs as Nola, Phillies top Rockies 7-5

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APRIL 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Could factor in at second base Phillies manager Joe Girardi named Maton and Brad Miller as the most likely candidates to pick up starts at second base following Jean Segura's (quadriceps) placement on the 10-day...

Impact Maton filled in at shortstop for Didi Gregorius (elbow) in each of the Phillies' last three games, going 5-for-12 with a double and an RBI. Though Girardi believes Gregorius will be ready to go for the Phillies' next game Friday in Colorado, Segura's absence should free up more reps in the middle infield. Considering that both Maton and Miller are left-handed hitters, a platoon between the two won't be an option, so a timeshare could be in place until one player separates himself from the other while Segura is out.

APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Big-league brothers: Indians' Phil Maton is a fan again watching Nick Maton's Phillies breakthrough that he inspired Nick Maton and Phil Maton might not be similar on the field, but as the 422nd pair of brothers to play MLB, they share a rare bond.

APRIL 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Making MLB debut Maton was called up and will make his major-league debut Monday against the Giants, batting eighth and playing shortstop.

Impact Maton earned the call as presumably a bench infielder, filling the spot left vacant with Ronald Torreyes landing on the COVID-19 injured list. While he's starting right away, a bench role is the most likely future for the 24-year-old. He's a competent defender at shortstop but is unlikely to hit enough to be a regular, posting a career .259/.342/.378 slash line in the minors.

APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Packs bags for minors The Phillies optioned Maton to their minor-league camp Tuesday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Didi Gregorius is locked in as the Phillies' top shortstop, and Jean Segura and Scott Kingery are both capable of playing the position in a pinch, so Maton didn't have a real shot at winning a spot on the Opening Day roster. Maton will likely spend the entire 2021 season in the minors, playing on an everyday basis in the middle infield at either Double-A Reading or Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE