Reports: Rays finalizing deal with reliever Phil Maton

Field Level Media|published: Sat 3rd February, 10:44 2024

Oct 22, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Phil Maton (88) in the sixth inning during game six of the ALCS for the 2023 MLB playoffs against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park. credits: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing a deal with free agent reliever Phil Maton, multiple outlets reported Saturday.

The 30-year-old right-hander was 4-3 with a 3.00 ERA, 10 holds and two blown saves in 68 appearances out of the Houston Astros' bullpen in 2023.

Maton is 16-12 with a 4.25 ERA and two saves in 344 games (one start) over seven seasons with the San Diego Padres (2017-19), Cleveland franchise (2019-21) and Astros (2021-23).

Maton has struck out 398 batters and walked 136 in 347 innings.

—Field Level Media