MARCH 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
NICK MATON
2 HR •
4 RBI •
.167 AVG
2 HR
4 RBI
.167 AVG
Nick Maton's 'Wolfie' persona making early impression with Tigers Maton won't reveal the story behind his self-proclaimed nickname, but we're learning all about his play.
'That vibe was so good': Matt Vierling, Nick Maton and the Phillies ties that bind Life goes on for the two ex-Phillies who were traded to Detroit, but they left behind strong bonds. "We miss the guys," Kyle Schwarber said.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Detroit Tigers' Nick Maton energized for more playing time Detroit Tigers infielder Nick Maton talks to reporters Jan. 8, 2023, after being traded from Philadelphia Phillies in Gregory Soto deal.
JANUARY 18, 2023 • FREEP.COM
Why did Phillies trade two clubhouse favorites?
The Phillies' unique clubhouse was integral to their World Series run. So, why did they just send away two key characters for a volatile rel...JANUARY 10, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
Phillies acquire All-Star reliever Gregory Soto from Tigers
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired All-Star reliever Gregory Soto and utility player Kody Clemens, son of seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens, from the Detroit Tigers in...JANUARY 7, 2023 • Associated Press
Traded to Tigers Maton, Matt Vierling and Donny Sands were traded from the Phillies to the Tigers on Saturday in exchange for Gregory Soto and Kody Clemens, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
Impact Maton could have a clearer path to playing time in Detroit than he had in Philadelphia, though there's no guarantee he'll earn regular at-bats. In 216 career plate appearances at the highest level, he's hit .254/.330/.434 with seven home runs. That's good for a 108 wRC+, though his 31.5 percent strikeout rate is worryingly high while his 32.8 percent hard-hit rate is well below average, suggesting he's been quite lucky to produce above-average results.
JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoins roster for World Series Maton was added to the Phillies' roster on Friday for the World Series, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Impact Maton was on the roster for the wild-card round but never saw the field, and he was left off the roster for pats two series. The 25-year-old is unlikely to see much action and will provide depth as a utility option during the World Series.
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
World Series teed up: Harper, Phillies go deep, face Astros
Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies are set to play the Houston Astros in the World SeriesOCTOBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press
Astros' Phil Maton out for playoffs after punching locker
Astros reliever Phil Maton says he broke his right pinkie when he punched a locker in frustration after Houston’s regular-season finale and will miss the postseasonOCTOBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press
Left off NLDS roster Maton was not included on the Phillies' NLDS roster, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact Maton was part of the team's roster for the NL Wild Card Series but didn't make an appearance. His defensive versatility makes him interesting as a bench option, but the Phillies elected to go with Dalton Guthrie instead.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals closer Helsley OK for wild-card round vs Phillies
Hard-throwing closer Ryan Helsley is available for the St. Louis Cardinals for the wild-card series against the PhilliesOCTOBER 7, 2022 • Associated Press
'He won this one': Younger Maton bests big brother HOUSTON -- There's no better way to finish off the regular season than with a sibling rivalry. That was the case on Wednesday afternoon, whe...
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • MLB.COM
Verlander, bullpen keep Phils hitless until 9th in 10-0 win
Justin Verlander capped his magnificent comeback season by striking out 10 without allowing a hit in five innings, and Houston’s bullpen kept the Phillies hitless until the ninth i...OCTOBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press
Nick Maton's Mom Has Unique Way of Supporting Both of Her Sons Nick Maton’s mother had a unique way of supporting both of her sons on Monday at Minute Maid Park.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Schwarber hits 2 HRs; Phils split with Nats to lead Brewers
Kyle Schwarber has hit two of Philadelphia’s five homers in the first four innings to help the Phillies get a much-needed win as they try to end an 11-year playoff drought, salvagi...OCTOBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press
Phillies lose 5th straight, Cubs sweep season series 6-0
The Phillies lost their fifth straight game and dropped into a tie for the National League’s final wild card berth as the Chicago Cubs swept the season series from Philadelphia wit...SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press
Remains out of lineup Maton isn't starting Friday against Atlanta.
Impact Maton has lost out on some playing time recently, and he'll head to the bench for the third time in the last four games. Matt Vierling is starting in right field and batting ninth.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Thursday Maton isn't starting Thursday against Atlanta.
Impact Maton started three of the last four games and went 1-for-8 with five strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Dalton Guthrie starts in right field and bats ninth.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Strider dominant, Contreras homers, Braves sweep Phillies
Rookie Spencer Strider took a no-hit bid into the sixth inning and struck out 10, William Contreras hit a tiebreaking homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-...SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press
Gets day off Friday Maton isn't starting Friday against Atlanta.
Impact Maton will get a day off Friday after recording a 1.247 OPS over his last five games. While he sits, Matt Vierling will take over his spot in right field and bat seventh.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Getting regular at-bats Maton will start in right field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Impact Maton will stick in the lineup for the fourth game in a row, with each of those matchups coming against right-handed pitching. The lefty-hitting Maton appears to have captured the strong side of a platoon in right field with the righty-hitting Matt Vierling, but both players will lose out on work whenever Nick Castellanos (oblique) returns from the injured list. Maton's uptick in playing time comes after he mashed a home run in all but one of his last four starts.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Phillies seek to prolong win streak, take on the Marlins
The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to prolong a four-game win streak with a victory against the Miami MarlinsSEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • Associated Press
Maton's 7th-inning HR off Alcantara leads Phils past Marlins
Nick Maton hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning off Sandy Alcantara, leading Philadelphia past the Miami Marlins 2-1 and tightening the Phillies’ grip on the second...SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • Associated Press
Harper, Schwarber homer to lift Phillies over Nationals 8-5
Bryce Harper ended the longest home run drought of his career and Kyle Schwarber hit his 37th homer of the year, tops in the NSEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press
Hoskins' big error leads to Phillies' 6-5 loss to Marlins
Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins’ two-base error allowed Miami to tie the game in the ninth and Brian Anderson’s followed with an RBI single that sent the Marlins past Philadelp...SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press
