ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Matrix Midwest) - The Cardinals have moved reliever Phil Maton.
The Redbirds completed a trade on Thursday, sending Maton to the Texas Rangers in exchange for two prospects and international money, Sports on 4 Cardinals Insider Katie Woo reported. The Cardinals later confirmed the trade.
John Mozeliak’s annual deadline buzzer beater, one last time:
— Katie Woo (@katiejwoo) July 31, 2025
The St. Louis Cardinals are close to finalizing a deal that will send right-handed reliever Phil Maton to the Texas Rangers. Two minor-league prospects are coming to St. Louis.
The trade is pending medical reviews.
We have acquired RHP Skylar Hales, LHP Mason Molina, and international signing bonus pool space from the Texas Rangers in exchange for RHP Phil Maton. pic.twitter.com/fUYUzvWQ7u
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) July 31, 2025
Maton was widely expected to be traded as the Cardinals were sellers at the trade deadline.
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