The New York Mets declined their team option on right-handed reliever Phil Maton, league sources told The Athletic, allowing an experienced bullpen arm to hit free agency. Although Maton’s ...

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Mets declined right-hander Phil Maton’s $7.75 million option for the 2025 season, making him a free agent. Instead, the team will pay a $250,000 ...

Mets fans were very unhappy with Maton’s approach to the question, and they shared their frustration on social media.

Knowing they’d need some bullpen arms to pull off an unprecedented run to the playoffs, the Mets took on the remainder of Maton’s $6.25 million salary in an attempt to improve their odds.

SAN ANTONIO — Right-hander Phil Maton became a free agent Monday after the New York Mets declined his $7,775,000 option in favor of a $250,000 buyout. The 31-year-old was 2-1 with a 2.51 ERA in ...

SAN ANTONIO -- Right-hander Phil Maton became a free agent Monday after the New York Mets declined his $7,775,000 option in favor of a $250,000 buyout. The 31-year-old was 2-1 with a 2.51 ERA in ...

NEW YORK — In their first set of major business decisions this offseason, the New York Mets declined a 2025 contract option on reliever Phil Maton and made $21.05 million qualifying offers ...

The Mets have declined their $7.75MM team option on right-hander Phil Maton, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The 31-year-old will receive a $250K buyout and return to free agency.