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Cubs reliever Phil Maton hits injured list amid pitching struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:34 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Cubs reliever Phil Maton hits injured list amid pitching struggles

Summary

Cubs reliever Phil Maton has been placed on the 15-day injured list for a recurrence of right knee tendinitis, marking his second IL stint this season. The Cubs announced this move on June 26 as their pitching staff suffers from numerous injuries, including Justin Steele and Cade Horton. Maton has struggled this season, recording a 6.08 ERA over 26 2/3 innings. The team activated left-hander David Peterson from the IL, who was acquired from the Mets and is scheduled to start against the Brewers on June 28.

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Status Watch

•Maton is on the 15-day IL due to knee tendinitis.
•He has a 6.08 ERA in the 2026 season so far.
•Seven pitchers, including Steele and Horton, are currently injured.
•David Peterson was activated and is set to start June 28 against the Brewers.
•Cubs are in the third NL wild-card spot, trailing the Brewers by five games.

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11:34 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs $14.5 Million Free Agent Bust Hits Injured List, Pitching Crisis Continues

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The Cubs lost $14.5 million free-agent reliever Phil Maton to the injured list, adding a new setback to their pitching staff. The post Cubs $14.5 Million Free Agent Bust Hits Injured List, Pitching Crisis Continues appeared first on HEAVY.
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