Roster Moves: Phillies recall Nick Maton

The Philadelphia Phillies announced a roster move ahead of tonight’s matchup against the Washington Nationals.

Nick “The Next Chase Utley” Maton has been recalled from Lehigh Valley and in a corresponding move, Yairo Munoz has been sent back down.

Nick "The Next Chase Utley" Maton

— Drew Smith (@drewmsmith) August 5, 2022

Maton was with the Phillies earlier this season but ended up hitting the injured list after he laid out to rob Mike Trout of a base hit back in early June. 

Nick Maton robs Mike Trout’s hit with an unbelievable catch

Originally tweeted by ESPN (@espn) on June 4, 2022.

In six at-bats with the Phillies this season, he went 3-for-6 with one home run and 4 RBI. With Lehigh Valley this season, Maton averaged .263 with five home runs and 39 RBI in 228 plate appearances. 

Welcome back, Nick Maton!

Originally tweeted by Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) on June 2, 2022.

The Phillies likely made this move because they needed another left-handed bat off the bench. Yairo Munoz wasn’t horrible, but Nick Maton is certainly an upgrade. In 50 at-bats with the Phillies this season, Munoz averaged .220 with three home runs and seven RBI. 

Reunited in the 215 😆 pic.twitter.com/goz0wQWxhS

— Lehigh Valley IronPigs (@IronPigs) August 5, 2022

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