NICK MATON NEWS

Sitting against righty Maton is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.

Impact While serving as Chicago's designated hitter in final two games of the team's season-opening series versus the Angels, Maton went 1-for-6 with a solo home run. Though he'll head to the bench Monday while the Twins send a right-hander (Chris Paddack) to the mound, the lefty-hitting Maton could end up playing against righties more often than not if he's able to build on his outstanding spring training. Despite attending camp as a non-roster invitee, Maton earned his way onto the White Sox's Opening Day squad by turning in a .989 OPS over 19 Cactus League games.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Pops leadoff homer Maton went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Sunday against the Angels.

Impact Maton started for the second consecutive game at designated hitter, as Andrew Benintendi shifted back to his traditional position in left field. Maton also took over the leadoff spot Sunday and began the home half of the first inning with his first homer of the season. He's a .204 hitter across 518 career plate appearances in the majors, though he has an 11.4 percent walk rate and .150 ISO, which could combine to give him some appeal in very deep formats that reward on-base percentage.

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MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Getting another start versus righty Maton will start at designated hitter and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact Maton will serve as the White Sox's DH for the second day in a row, with both of those starts coming against right-handed pitching. At least until the White Sox get Josh Rojas (toe) or Mike Tauchman (hamstring) back from the injured list, the left-handed-hitting Maton could end up getting a look as a strong-side platoon player.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Added to roster The White Sox selected Maton's contract Thursday.

Impact The 28-year-old made the Opening Day roster as a utility player, though it wouldn't be surprising if he ends up getting a look as a near-everyday player early on in the season in the wake of his huge spring. Over his 43 plate appearances in the Cactus League, Maton slashed .289/.357/.632 with four home runs. Second base or shortstop would likely represent the clearest path for Maton to see playing time.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs roster spot The White Sox selected Maton's contract from Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Maton had a great spring to secure a roster spot, putting up a 1.045 OPS while popping four home runs. He should play a little everywhere for the White Sox, although the clearest path to at-bats for Maton are in the middle infield.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Latches on with ChiSox as NRI The White Sox signed Maton to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes and invitation to spring training, Aram Leighton of Just Baseball reports.

Impact Maton, who turns 28 in February, got a cup of coffee with the Orioles in 2024 but spent the majority of the year at Triple-A Norfolk, where he put up an .834 OPS with 16 homers. He can play everywhere other than catcher and will compete for a utility role with the White Sox.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Maton filed for free agency Saturday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact Maton spent most of the 2024 campaign at the Triple-A level, posting a .258/.363/.471 slash line with 16 home runs, 56 RBI, 44 runs and one stolen base over 344 plate appearances. He got into five major-league games with the Orioles and went 0-for-5 with a pair of strikeouts. Maton doesn't offer much in the way of power or speed, but he could have some appeal for his versatility, as he can play multiple positions in both the infield and outfield.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent outright to Triple-A The Orioles outrighted Maton to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Impact For the third time this season, Maton has accepted an outright assignment from the Orioles after being scrubbed from the 40-man roster. He'll stick around as utility infielder depth.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loses roster spot The Orioles designated Maton for assignment Sunday.

Impact He'll give up his spot on the roster to outfielder/designated hitter Heston Kjerstad (concussion), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. After being called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Sept. 2, Maton saw action in five games for the Orioles and went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Orioles add SS Nick Maton to active roster The Baltimore Orioles selected the contract of shortstop Nick Maton on Monday and designated catcher David Banuelos for assignment.Maton, 27...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Added to roster The Orioles selected Maton's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.

Impact Maton will provide some additional infield depth with Ramon Urias (ankle) landing on the 10-day injured list. David Banuelos was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 19, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Orioles acquire utilityman Nick Maton from the Tigers for cash

The Baltimore Orioles have acquired utilityman Nick Maton from the Detroit Tigers for cash

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Sent to Baltimore The Orioles acquired Maton from the Tigers on Wednesday in exchange for cash.

Impact Maton was DFA'd by the Tigers on Monday in order to clear space for Kolton Ingram. Maton showed promise during his first two seasons with the Phillies, but he managed just a .593 OPS last year in 293 plate appearances with Detroit. He will almost certainly head to Triple-A Norfolk to begin 2024.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loses roster spot Maton was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Monday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Maton is the roster casualty with Parker Meadows' promotion. He has collected just a .173/.288/.305 batting line across 293 plate appearances at the major-league level this season to earn the demotion.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers break shutout in ninth, lose 9-3 to division-leading Twins in opener Nick Maton hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning in the Tigers' 9-3 loss against the Twins in the opener at Comerica Park.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Provides offense Monday Maton went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Monday's 9-3 loss to the Twins.

Impact Maton provided the offense, hitting his eighth home run of the season during garbage time in the ninth inning. The 26-year-old has mostly struggled in his first year with the Tigers, as this was his first long ball since July 14 and he's batting just .177 for the season. Maton should continue to work in rotation with the likes of Andy Ibanez, Zach McKinstry and Zack Short in the infield, with none of the options providing that much offensively.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maton rises to the occasion with off-the-bench performance MIAMI -- It may have been a homecoming for Miguel Cabrera, but it was Nick Maton who stole the show in the Tigers’ series opener on Friday n...

JULY 29, 2023 • MLB.COM