Red Sox Release Matt Moore Red Sox Release Matt Moore

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The Red Sox released veteran lefty  from his minor league contract, according to the MLB.com . Moore had been a signed to Triple-A Worcester but has been on the minor league injured list since Opening Day. wrote in late March that the former All-Star was dealing with arm sorene s.  Moore was healthy enough  Scooter Harrington Jersey to make four appearances during Spring Training. He allowed only one unearned run over four innings in camp, though he struck out two of 16 batters faced. Moore bypa sed an opportunity to opt out of his contract at the end of camp and agreed to report to Worcester. The injury prevented him from taking the mound with the WooSox.  The 35-year-old Moore held a spot in the Angels bullpen for the entire 2024 season. He struggled to a 5.03 ERA through 48 1/3 innings. Moores 19.5% strikeout rate was down eight percentage points relative to the previous year. He walked 12.4% of batters faced while giving up more than two home runs per nine innings. Moores fastball velocity  which had sat in the 94 MPH range between 2022-23  was down a tick to 93 MPH last year. A forearm strain cost him the final month of the season.  Moore managed much better numbers during the 2022-23 stretch. He fanned over 27% of opposing hitters in both seasons while combining for a 2.20 ERA in 126 2/3 innings. Its not clear when hes expected to return to the mound, but he should be able to find another minor league deal once hes healthy.  Corey Suttle Jersey