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Matt Moore strikes out two in ACL appearance

Matt Moore

KC Relief Pitcher #56

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Matt Moore struck out three over two perfect innings on Tuesday in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League.

Moore is attempting to make it back to the big leagues for the first time since 2024 after signing a minor league contract with the Royals last month. The 37-year-old southpaw has looked sharp in a pair of Arizona outings and figures to head out to Triple-A Omaha after the All-Star break.

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KC Relief Pitcher #56

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Royals signed LHP Matt Moore to a minor league contract.

The 37-year-old southpaw didn’t pitch at all during the 2025 season but isn’t quite ready to hang up his cleats just yet. Now fully healthy, if he looks sharp in the minor leagues it shouldn’t take him long to earn an opportunity in the Royals’ bullpen where he could wind up being a major asset in the second half of the season.
Matt Moore

FA Relief Pitcher #56

Red Sox released LHP Matt Moore.

The transaction log says release, but there’s a pretty good chance Moore opted out of his minor league contract. The left-hander didn’t make the Opening Day roster, and he’ll now be free to look for an opportunity to pitch at the highest level.
Adam Ottavino

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The Red Sox informed Adam Ottavino and Matt Moore that they will not make the Opening Day roster.

Both Ottavino and Moore, who were in camp this spring as non-roster invitees, presumably have opt outs in their minor league deals with the club, so we’re anticipating them winding up somewhere else.
Zach Penrod

BOS Relief Pitcher #67

According to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, left-hander Zach Penrod experienced elbow soreness after throwing his bullpen session on Tuesday.

The 27-year-old southpaw was sent for an MRI exam — the results of which the team is still awaiting. It’s possible that the team fears that Penrod will be shelved for some time, which may have led to them going out and signing Matt Moore to a minor league deal on Thursday to add another left-handed arm to their bullpen mix. The team expects to know more on Penrod’s status on Friday.
Matt Moore

BOS Relief Pitcher #55

Red Sox signed LHP Matt Moore to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Moore spent most of the last two seasons with the Angels. After two really strong seasons as a reliever, the 35-year-old struggled with injuries in 2024 and pitched to a 5.03 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and 41 strikeouts in 48 1/3 innings for the Angels. Even with those struggles, Moore has a 3.64 ERA and 246/101 K/BB ratio in 245 innings as a reliever. If he’s healthy, he could compete with Justin Wilson to be the second left-handed reliever along with Aroldis Chapman.
Matt Moore

LAA Relief Pitcher #55

Angels transferred LHP Matt Moore to the 60-day injured list.

Moore was placed on the 15-day injured list on August 27th. He’s now officially out for the rest of the season. This move was made to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Eric Wagaman. Moore had 5.03 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 41 strikeouts in 48 1/3 innings for Los Angeles this year.
Matt Moore

LAA Relief Pitcher #55

Angels placed LHP Matt Moore on the 15-day injured list.

No word as to what the injury is just yet. The 35-year-old will have to miss at least two weeks with the undisclosed ailment. Ryan Miller had his contract selected in the corresponding transaction.
Matt Moore

LAA Relief Pitcher #55

Matt Moore tossed a clean ninth inning to earn the save against the Padres on Wednesday.

With Carlos Estévez getting the night off on Wednesday, Moore was summoned in the ninth to close it out with a one-run lead over the Padres. He tossed a clean frame to shut the door on San Diego for his first save of the season.
Matt Moore

LAA Relief Pitcher #55

Angels signed LHP Matt Moore to a one-year, $9 million contract.

The deal, which was agreed to earlier this week, is now official. Moore has turned himself into one of the premier high-leverage relievers in the game over the last few seasons and returns to Los Angeles as part of a closing mix that also includes Carlos Estévez and Robert Stephenson. The 34-year-old southpaw figures to operate in a setup role, but it wouldn’t be shocking to see him pick up the occasional save chance.
Matt Moore

FA Relief Pitcher #55

Matt Moore will rejoin the Angels on a one-year, $9 million contract, according to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman.

It’s rather odd that Moore would want to return to an Angels team that disposed of him for luxury tax purposes last August and that really doesn’t figure to be a strong contender, but it’s probably the case that they made him the best offer. Moore wound up with a 2.77 ERA for the Angels, Guardians and Marlins last season.

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Jorge Polanco

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Jorge Polanco is not in the Mets’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Phillies.

The Mets are being careful to ease Polanco back into full-time action following his extended stay on the injured list. Juan Soto will serve as the team’s designated hitter in his place on Sunday while Brett Baty draws a start in right field and will bat eighth against Phillies’ right-hander Alan Rangel.
- David Shovein

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Shohei Ohtani

LAD Starting Pitcher #17
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Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Sunday that Shohei Ohtani (knee) will not make his scheduled start on Wednesday against the Phillies.

Roberts noted that the team has decided to take a cautious approach with Ohtani’s injured left knee and the 32-year-old superstar will not pitch for an undetermined amount of time. It remains unclear if the Dodgers will stick with a six-man rotation while Ohtani is shelved or go with a traditional five-man alignment for the time being.
- David Shovein

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Anthony Seigler

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Anthony Seigler is absent from the Red Sox’ lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Rays.

Seigler has settled in as the Red Sox’ everyday second baseman and leadoff hitter over the past couple of weeks, but he’ll get a breather in this one. Romy Gonzalez will start in his place and bat sixth against Rays’ left-hander Shane McClanahan on Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park.
- David Shovein

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Owen Murphy

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Braves optioned RHP Owen Murphy to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Murphy gave up three runs (two earned) over 2 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Rangers on Saturday. He’ll return to the rotation at the Triple-A level where he’ll stand ready for the next time the Braves have an injury or require a spot starter.
- David Shovein

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Elieser Hernandez

ATL Starting Pitcher #25
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Braves selected the contract of RHP Elieser Hernández from Triple-A Gwinnett.

The 31-year-old right-hander will add a fresh arm to the team’s bullpen for at least a few days. Hernández has made 20 appearances (11 starts) at Triple-A Gwinnett this season, registering a 4.83 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and a 72/27 K/BB ratio across 76 1/3 innings. Owen Murphy was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move on Sunday.
- David Shovein

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George Springer

TOR Designated Hitter #4
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George Springer is not in the Blue Jays’ starting lineup for Sunday’s battle against the White Sox.

The Blue Jays have been careful to mix in off days for Springer in an effort to keep him healthy for the remainder of the season. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will serve as the club’s designated hitter in his absence while Sean Keys draws a start at first base and will bat sixth against White Sox’ right-hander Sean Burke on Sunday afternoon in Toronto.
- David Shovein

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Rob Refsnyder

SEA Designated Hitter #30
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Rob Refsnyder (knee) began a minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday.

The 35-year-old has been shelved since June 27 due to inflammation in his right knee. He’s going to need at least a few games against live pitching before he’s an option to rejoin the Mariners. Barring any setbacks, he should be ready to go at some point during the upcoming week.
- David Shovein

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Danny Coulombe

FA Relief Pitcher #67
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Red Sox released LHP Danny Coulombe.

The 36-year-old southpaw had been designated for assignment last week. Coulombe has struggled to a 4.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and a cringe-inducing 10/15 K/BB ratio over 22 innings with the Red Sox this season. He’s now free to explore options on the open market.
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Chase Meidroth

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Chase Meidroth is not in the White Sox’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Blue Jays.

It appears to be nothing more than a routine day of rest for the 24-year-old second baseman. Sam Antonacci will cover second base in his absence while Randal Grichuk draws a start in left field and will bat seventh against Blue Jays’ right-hander Trey Yesavage.
- David Shovein

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Cole Young

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Cole Young went 2-for-4 and hit a three-run homer Saturday as the Mariners topped the Giants 4-3 in 10 innings.

Young’s homer off Logan Webb gave the Mariners their only runs in regulation before Julio Rodríguez won the game with a sac fly in the 10th. It was Young’s 12th homer this season. His .254/.313/.400 line is hardly eyepopping, but for a 22-year-old playing in T-Mobile half of the time, it’s really quite impressive and bodes well for him being a quality regular for the next 10 or 12 years.
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