:Mat Latos

Latos is the only child born to Lisa and Rich Latos.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=5460639|title=Mat Latos no longer holding back|first=Jorge|last=Arangure Jr.|work=ESPN.com|date=August 13, 2010|access-date=July 29, 2015|archive-date=January 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160127014207/http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5460639|url-status=live}} He is originally from Alexandria, Virginia.{{cite web |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/2009-07-24-938016692_x.htm |title=Latos, Rodriguez help Padres end five-game skid |work=USA Today |date=July 25, 2009 |access-date=September 17, 2013 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004212925/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/2009-07-24-938016692_x.htm |url-status=live }} When Latos was 12 years old, his grandfather insisted that he play in a baseball tournament rather than stay at his bedside the day he died.

Latos attended Coconut Creek High School in Coconut Creek, Florida, despite being recruited to attend high schools with more prestigious baseball programs. He was named the ace starting pitcher of the Coconut Creek baseball team's as a freshman. That year, he pitched to a 3–4 win–loss record and a 3.68 earned run average (ERA), with 41 strikeouts and 26 walks in {{frac|39|2|3}} innings pitched. His fastball reached {{convert|88|-|89|mph}}. He improved his fastball command and velocity as a sophomore, reaching {{convert|93|mph}} and his statistics improved to a 5–2 record, a 1.23 ERA, 89 strikeouts, and 21 walks in 68 innings.

Heading into his junior year, Latos improved his training regimen and diet. He pitched to a 7–4 record with a 0.76 ERA as a junior with 128 strikeouts and 17 walks in 83 innings. Eleven of his thirteen starts were complete games. Coconut Creek reached the regional quarterfinals, and Latos was named an Aflac All-American and All-Broward County by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and Miami Herald. By his senior year, Latos could throw his fastball as high as {{convert|98|mph}}. He was an honorable mention by the Florida Sports Writers Association for the All-State team.{{cite web |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2005-06-17/sports/0506161015_1_all-state-baseball-teams-local-players-palm-beach-county |first=Steve |last=Gorten |title=Six Players Named 1st Team All-state |work=South Florida Sun-Sentinel |date=June 17, 2005 |access-date=August 28, 2013 |archive-date=October 5, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005005919/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2005-06-17/sports/0506161015_1_all-state-baseball-teams-local-players-palm-beach-county |url-status=dead }} As a senior, Latos had a 7–3 record with 110 strikeouts and a 0.64 ERA in {{frac|69|2|3}} innings pitched.{{cite web |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2006-05-31/sports/0605300469_1_mat-latos-creek-coach-past-nine-seasons |title=Mat Latos: Creek Ace Completes Four-year Career Spectacularly. The Amateur Draft Awaits |date=May 31, 2006 |first=Joe |last=Luciano |work=South Florida Sun-Sentinel |access-date=August 28, 2013 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004213341/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2006-05-31/sports/0605300469_1_mat-latos-creek-coach-past-nine-seasons |url-status=dead }} He appeared in the Broward County Athletics Association All-Star Game,{{cite web |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2006-05-15/sports/0605140113_1_steve-baseball-game-nova |title=If You Go |work=South Florida Sun-Sentinel |date=October 29, 2001 |access-date=August 28, 2013 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004213504/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2006-05-15/sports/0605140113_1_steve-baseball-game-nova |url-status=dead }} and was named South Florida Sun-Sentinel{{'}}s player of the year.{{cite web |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2006-06-07/sports/0606060610_1_douglas-wyoming-draft |first=Dave |last=Brousseau |title=Colorado Snags Douglas Of Christensen |work=South Florida Sun-Sentinel |date=June 7, 2006 |access-date=August 28, 2013 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215150/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2006-06-07/sports/0606060610_1_douglas-wyoming-draft |url-status=dead }}

Latos committed to attend the University of Oklahoma to play college baseball for the Oklahoma Sooners baseball team. However, many scouts expected Latos to be a first-round pick in the 2006 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft. SchoolSports.com ranked Latos the fifth-best high school pitcher available in the 2006 Major League Baseball draft. The San Diego Padres selected Latos in the 11th round (333rd overall). He fell in the draft since his personality made him difficult to handle in high school, as he was considered immature, often yelled at teammates who made errors and reacted poorly when the umpire made a call with which he disagreed.

After the draft, Latos demanded a $3 million signing bonus from the Padres. When the Padres did not meet his demands, Latos enrolled at Broward College, a junior college, to pitch for their baseball team. As the Padres retained the right to sign Latos until the start of the 2007 MLB draft, they sent scout Joe Bochy to observe every start Latos made. Latos had a 10–3 win–loss record and a 2.03 ERA. Feeling that Latos was worth the gamble, the Padres paid Latos $1.25 million a few days before he would have re-entered the draft in 2007.{{cite news|last=Henson |first=Steve |title=Latos belongs in the NL Cy Young discussion |date=September 11, 2010 |work=Yahoo! Sports |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=sh-nlcyyoung091110 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111208061249/http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=sh-nlcyyoung091110 |archive-date=December 8, 2011 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2007-06-08/sports/0706080173_1_first-round-local-players-draft |first=Stacy |last=Hicklin |title=Local players wait for call |work=South Florida Sun-Sentinel |date=June 8, 2007 |access-date=August 28, 2013 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004213223/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2007-06-08/sports/0706080173_1_first-round-local-players-draft |url-status=dead }}

Latos started his professional career in 2007, minor league baseball with the Eugene Emeralds, the Padres' Low–A affiliate in the Northwest League. Pitching in 16 games for Eugene, Latos had a 1–4 record and a 3.83 ERA.{{cite web |last=Paskal |first=Eddie |url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-45663664 |title=Latos Going Strong Long After Eugene |work=Minor League Baseball |date=April 24, 2013 |access-date=August 28, 2013 |archive-date=July 22, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130722003319/http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130424&content_id=45663664&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_t461&sid=t461 |url-status=live }} In 2008, Latos started the season with the Fort Wayne Wizards of the Single–A Midwest League,{{cite web |last=West |first=Nick |url=http://www.fortwayne.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/SE/20080424/SPORTS/804240342 |title=Wizards 'ain't got that swing': Talented Padres pitching prospect didn't get assistance |publisher=Fort Wayne Newspapers, Inc. |date=April 24, 2008 |access-date=October 2, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215532/http://www.fortwayne.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2FSE%2F20080424%2FSPORTS%2F804240342 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |url-status=dead }} but missed playing time during the season due to abdominal and shoulder injuries.{{cite web|url=http://www.minorleagueball.com/2010/2/3/1290825/not-a-rookie-mat-latos|title=Not a Rookie: Mat Latos|first=John|last=Sickels|work=Minor League Ball|publisher=Vox Media|date=February 3, 2010|access-date=October 2, 2013|archive-date=October 4, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215151/http://www.minorleagueball.com/2010/2/3/1290825/not-a-rookie-mat-latos|url-status=live}}

The Padres invited Latos to spring training in 2009, but he suffered a minor ankle sprain that limited his appearances.{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-45663664|title=Latos Going Strong Long After Eugene|first=Eddie|last=Paskal|work=Minor League Baseball|date=April 24, 2013|access-date=August 2, 2015|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064421/http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130424&content_id=45663664&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_t461&sid=t461|url-status=live}} Latos started the 2009 season in Fort Wayne and allowed only one run in four starts. He was then promoted to the San Antonio Missions of the Double–A Texas League. At San Antonio, Latos had a 5–1 win–loss record and threw five perfect innings in his last start for San Antonio on July 9.{{cite web |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090718&content_id=5932104&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |title=Latos excited for Major League debut: San Diego (37–54) vs. Colorado (49–42), 1:05 p.m. PT |first=Sandy |last=Burgin |work=MLB.com |date=July 18, 2009 |access-date=August 28, 2013 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004213741/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090718&content_id=5932104&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |url-status=live }} Between Fort Wayne and San Antonio, Latos had an 8–1 record, a 1.38 ERA, 73 strikeouts, and a .168 batting average against (BAA). The Padres named Latos their Padres Minor League Pitcher of the Month for May. Latos was selected to play in the 2009 All-Star Futures Game, and threw one scoreless inning.{{cite web |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090714&content_id=5869652&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_sd |first=Corey |last=Brock |title=Latos will make Sunday's start for Padres |work=MLB.com |date=May 24, 2013 |access-date=October 2, 2013 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004213938/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090714&content_id=5869652&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_sd |url-status=live }}

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The Padres promoted Latos to make his major league debut on July 19, 2009, against the Colorado Rockies.{{cite press release |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090718&content_id=5928422&vkey=pr_sd&fext=.jsp |title=Padres select RHP Mat Latos; designate RHP Josh Banks for assignment |publisher=Major League Baseball |date=July 18, 2009 |access-date=August 28, 2013 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004214101/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090718&content_id=5928422&vkey=pr_sd&fext=.jsp |url-status=live }}{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090714&content_id=5869652&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd|title=Latos will make Sunday's start for Padres|access-date=November 7, 2009|last=Brock|first=Corey|date=July 18, 2009|work=MLB.com|archive-date=December 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212220138/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090714&content_id=5869652&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd|url-status=live}} In his major league debut, Latos pitched four innings, allowing three hits and two runs while striking out four, while throwing 75 pitches.{{cite web |url=http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090719&content_id=5947736&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd |title=Latos' big league debut spoiled by Rox: Righty allows just three hits; Lobaton notches first hit in loss |work=MLB.com |first=Sandy |last=Burgin |date=July 19, 2009 |access-date=October 2, 2013 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004212941/http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090719&content_id=5947736&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd |url-status=dead }} He recorded his first major league win on July 24.{{cite news |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/2009-07-24-938016692_x.htm |agency=Associated Press |title=Latos, Rodriguez help Padres end five–game skid |work=USA Today |date=July 25, 2009 |access-date=August 28, 2013 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004212925/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/2009-07-24-938016692_x.htm |url-status=live }} Latos became the first pitcher in Padres history to win four of his first five career starts.{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/2009-08-14-2527710119_x.htm|title=Cardinals whip Padres 9–2 behind Wainwright|last=Fallstrom|first=R.B.|date=August 15, 2009|work=USA Today|access-date=May 16, 2010|archive-date=January 5, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130105075448/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/2009-08-14-2527710119_x.htm|url-status=live}} Latos made ten starts for the Padres in 2009,{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/fantasy/baseball/flb/story?page=mlbdk2k1130qpadres |title=Mat Latos poised to repeat 2010's campaign despite lack of run support |work=ESPN.com |date=March 22, 2011 |access-date=August 28, 2013 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004213231/http://sports.espn.go.com/fantasy/baseball/flb/story?page=mlbdk2k1130qpadres |url-status=live }} pitching to a 4–5 record and a 4.68 ERA.

On May 13, 2010, Latos threw a complete-game shutout against the division foe San Francisco Giants. The only hit he allowed was an infield single. The Padres won the game 1–0. After posting a 5.47 ERA through May 1, Latos lowered his ERA down to 2.45 right before the All Star Break, also leading the league in BAA and WHIP (.193 and 0.97 respectively).{{cite web |url=http://www.cbs8.com/Global/story.asp?S=12764594 |title=Padres pitchers among most notable All-Star afterthoughts |first=Darren |last=Feeney |work=KFMB |location=San Diego, California |date=July 7, 2010 |access-date=October 2, 2013 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215946/http://www.cbs8.com/Global/story.asp?S=12764594 |url-status=live }} On September 7, 2010, Latos set a major league record with a seven–inning, 10–strikeout performance in a win against the Dodgers. The victory was Latos' 15th consecutive start logging at least five innings and allowing two or fewer earned runs, which was at the time the longest streak in modern baseball history (since 1900) according to the Elias Sports Bureau. The record would be broken by Félix Hernández, who recorded 17 such straight outings during the 2014 season. Previously the mark had been set by Greg Maddux (1993–94) and Mike Scott (1986), who had such streaks lasting 14 starts.{{cite news|title=Mat Latos K's 10 in return from flu as Padres maintain lead in NL West |date=September 7, 2010 |work=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |url=http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300907125 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100911105018/http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300907125 |archive-date=September 11, 2010 |url-status=dead }} On the season, Latos pitched to a 14–10 win–loss record in 31 games started, with a 2.92 (ERA), 1.08 walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP), and 189 strikeouts in {{frac|184|2|3}} innings pitched. He placed eighth in voting for the National League Cy Young Award.

However, Latos lost his last five starts of the 2010 season, culminating with a 3–0 loss to the San Francisco Giants on October 3 that, combined with an Atlanta Braves win, eliminated the Padres from playoff contention. The San Diego Union-Tribune attributed his struggles at the end of the year to fatigue, as his {{fraction|189|2|3}} innings for the season were {{fraction|66|2|3}} more than he pitched in 2009.{{cite news|last=Norcross |first=Don |title=Latos fighting to right slow start |date=April 26, 2011 |newspaper=The San Diego Union–Tribune |url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/apr/26/latos-fighting-to-right-slow-start/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019192636/http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/apr/26/latos-fighting-to-right-slow-start/ |archive-date=October 19, 2012 |url-status=dead }}

Latos started 2011 on the disabled list due to a spring training shoulder injury. He lost his first four starts of the season, extending his losing streak to nine consecutive starts dating back to 2010. The streak tied the longest streak in Padres history, held by Andy Benes and Dennis Rasmussen.{{cite news|last=Wilson |first=Bernie |title=Padres ace Mat Latos loses 9th straight start |date=April 27, 2011 |work=yahoo.com |agency=Associated Press |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-padres |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110428174832/http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-padres |archive-date=April 28, 2011 |url-status=dead }} Latos had a no-decision in his next start after the bullpen blew a save opportunity, preventing him from earning a win.{{cite news|last=Center |first=Bill |title=Padres battle back to grab win from Pirates on Johnson's blast |date=May 3, 2011 |newspaper=San Diego Union–Tribune |url=http://web.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/may/03/padres-battle-back-grab-win-pirates-johnsons-blast/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110902022247/http://web.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/may/03/padres-battle-back-grab-win-pirates-johnsons-blast/ |archive-date=September 2, 2011 |url-status=dead }} He lost another decision for a 10-game losing streak that was one less than the club record held by Gary Ross. Latos won on May 15 against the Colorado Rockies to end his losing streak.{{cite news|last=Norcross |first=Don |title=Latos stops winless streak in Denver |date=May 15, 2011 |newspaper=The San Diego Union–Tribune |url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/may/15/latos-stops-winless-streak-denver/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110518041207/http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/may/15/latos-stops-winless-streak-denver/ |archive-date=May 18, 2011 |url-status=dead }} He ended the 2011 season with a 9–14 record and a 3.47 ERA.{{cite web |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/reds/story/2012-03-18/reds-spring-preview/53625474/1 |title=Reds relying on newcomer Mat Latos to be ace |work=USA Today |date=March 18, 2012 |access-date=August 28, 2013 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004213049/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/reds/story/2012-03-18/reds-spring-preview/53625474/1 |url-status=live }}

After the 2011 season, the Cincinnati Reds were looking for another frontline starter to pair with Johnny Cueto in their starting rotation. On December 17, 2011, the Padres traded Latos to the Reds in exchange for prospects Yonder Alonso, Yasmani Grandal, and Brad Boxberger, along with veteran starting pitcher Edinson Vólquez.{{cite news|title=Reds acquire Latos in five-player deal |url=http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/mat-latos-pitcher-traded-to-cincinnati-reds-from-san-diego-padres-127111 |access-date=December 17, 2011 |newspaper=Fox Sports |date=December 17, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107152535/http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/mat-latos-pitcher-traded-to-cincinnati-reds-from-san-diego-padres-127111 |archive-date=January 7, 2012 }}

In the last week of June 2012, Latos pitched two complete games. He was named the National League Player of the Week for the week ending July 1.{{cite press release |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120702&content_id=34323646&vkey=pr_mlb&c_id=mlb |title=Mat Latos of the Cincinnati Reds named National League Player of the Week |work=MLB.com |date=May 24, 2013 |access-date=October 2, 2013 |archive-date=October 23, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023081639/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120702&content_id=34323646&vkey=pr_mlb&c_id=mlb |url-status=live }} Latos finished the 2012 season with a 14–4 win–loss record a 3.48 ERA. The Reds reached the playoffs, and faced the San Francisco Giants in the 2012 National League Division Series (NLDS). On October 11, 2012, Latos gave up a grand slam to Buster Posey in a 6-run top of the fifth inning in the elimination game of the NLDS. Latos took the loss in this game, as the Reds were eliminated.{{cite web |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121011&content_id=39723248&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb |title=Latos takes the blame in series-ending loss |first=Adam |last=McCalvy |work=MLB.com |date=May 24, 2013 |access-date=October 1, 2013 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004214017/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121011&content_id=39723248&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb |url-status=live }}

The Reds signed Latos to a two-year contract worth $11.5 million for the 2013 and 2014 seasons.{{cite web |last=Danneman |first=Joe |url=http://www.nbc12.com/story/21136322/reds-ink-latos-to-new-contract |title=Cincinnati reds and Mat Latos agree on contract |work=NBC12.com |location=Richmond, Virginia |date=February 12, 2013 |access-date=September 17, 2013 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004232153/http://www.nbc12.com/story/21136322/reds-ink-latos-to-new-contract |url-status=live }} Latos had a 21-game streak without a loss, extending from August 2012 to June 2013.{{cite web |url=http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/mlb/212083041.html |title=Pirates end Mat Latos' 21-game streak without a loss, beat Reds 4–0 |work=Star Tribune |date=June 18, 2013 |access-date=August 28, 2013 |archive-date=October 5, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005011424/http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/mlb/212083041.html |url-status=live }} He finished the 2013 season with a 14–7 win–loss record and a 3.16 ERA in {{frac|210|2|3}} innings pitched. Though he suffered an abdominal strain on June 30, he continued to pitch without missing any starts. He revealed the injury after a poor outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates in September.{{cite web |first=John |last=Fay |url=http://cincinnati.com/blogs/reds/2013/09/23/26941/ |title=Latos says he's been pitching with an abdominal strain since June 30 |publisher=Cincinnati.com |date=September 23, 2013 |access-date=October 1, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131225081059/http://cincinnati.com/blogs/reds/2013/09/23/26941/ |archive-date=December 25, 2013 |df=mdy-all }} The Reds reached the 2013 National League Wild Card Game, opposing Pittsburgh. Reds' manager Dusty Baker wanted to start Latos for that game, but a bone spur in his elbow prevented him from being available. Baker chose Cueto as his starter.{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130930&content_id=62257104¬ebook_id=62257182&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin|title=Latos dealing with bone spur in right elbow|work=MLB.com|first=Mark|last=Sheldon|date=May 24, 2013|access-date=October 1, 2013|archive-date=October 4, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004225701/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130930&content_id=62257104¬ebook_id=62257182&vkey=notebook_cin&c_id=cin|url-status=live}}{{cite news |last=Wagner |first=James |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2013/10/01/pittsburgh-pirates-host-the-cincinnati-reds-in-nlcs-wild-card-game/ |title=Pittsburgh Pirates host the Cincinnati Reds in NL wild-card game |newspaper=Washington Post |date=October 1, 2013 |access-date=October 2, 2013 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004102827/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2013/10/01/pittsburgh-pirates-host-the-cincinnati-reds-in-nlcs-wild-card-game/ |url-status=live }} The Reds lost the game, ending their season.{{cite magazine |author-link=Tom Verducci |first=Tom |last=Verducci |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mlb/news/20131002/pirates-reds-francisco-liriano/ |title=Reds didn't choke, Pirates and Liriano were just better |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=August 15, 2012 |access-date=October 2, 2013 |archive-date=October 2, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002171819/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mlb/news/20131002/pirates-reds-francisco-liriano/ |url-status=dead }}

Latos had surgery to remove bone chips from his elbow during the offseason. During spring training in 2014, Latos tore cartilage in his left knee, which was repaired with surgery.{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/10456859/cincinnati-reds-starter-mat-latos-surgery-torn-knee-cartilage|title=Mat Latos undergoes knee surgery|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=February 14, 2014|access-date=February 19, 2014|archive-date=February 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140215060029/http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/10456859/cincinnati-reds-starter-mat-latos-surgery-torn-knee-cartilage|url-status=live}} His knee had not fully recovered in time for Opening Day of the 2014 season,{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/10646612/cincinnati-reds-expect-mat-latos-knee-ready-start-season |title=Cincinnati Reds expect Mat Latos (knee) won't be ready for start of season – ESPN |publisher=Espn.go.com |date=March 21, 2014 |access-date=April 2, 2014 |archive-date=March 31, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140331164357/http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/10646612/cincinnati-reds-expect-mat-latos-knee-ready-start-season |url-status=live }} which he started on the disabled list.{{cite web |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/reds-place-left-handers-aroldis-chapman-and-sean-marshall-right-hander-mat-latos-and-catcher-devin-mesoraco-on-15-day-disabled-list?ymd=20140330&content_id=70456758&vkey=news_mlb |title=Reds place left-handers Aroldis Chapman and Sean Marshall, right-hander Mat Latos and catcher Devin Mesoraco on 15-day disabled list | MLB.com: News |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |date=March 30, 2014 |access-date=April 2, 2014 |archive-date=April 7, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407081359/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/reds-place-left-handers-aroldis-chapman-and-sean-marshall-right-hander-mat-latos-and-catcher-devin-mesoraco-on-15-day-disabled-list?ymd=20140330&content_id=70456758&vkey=news_mlb |url-status=live }} He began a rehabilitation assignment with the Louisville Bats of the Class AAA International League on May 26,{{cite web |url=http://www.cincinnati.com/story/redsblog/2014/05/23/will-make-three-or-four-rehab-starts/9510827/ |title=Latos to start rehab Sunday |publisher=Cincinnati.com |date=May 23, 2014 |access-date=May 26, 2014 |archive-date=December 16, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216010934/http://www.cincinnati.com/story/redsblog/2014/05/23/will-make-three-or-four-rehab-starts/9510827/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web|author=Fox Sports |url=http://msn.foxsports.com/ohio/story/latos-sharp-in-louisville-rehab-start-052514 |title=Latos sharp in Louisville rehab start | FOX Sports on MSN |publisher=Msn.foxsports.com |date=May 25, 2013 |access-date=May 26, 2014}} and made his 2014 season debut with the Reds on June 14.{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/mike-bauman-mat-latos-return-signals-better-days-ahead-for-reds?ymd=20140615&content_id=79852742&vkey=news_mlb|title=Latos' return signals better days ahead for Reds: Despite loss to Brewers, solid performance an indicator of positive direction|first=Mike|last=Bauman|work=MLB.com|date=June 15, 2014|access-date=June 20, 2014}} Latos said that he came back at "80–90 percent" effectiveness due to his desire to help his team, but experienced setbacks with his knee during the season. He averaged {{convert|90.7|mph}} on his fastball, down from {{convert|92.5|mph}} during the 2013 season.{{cite web|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-marlins/fl-miami-marlins-news-0314-20150313-story.html|title=Marlins notes: Latos effective in Grapefruit League debut|first=Juan C.|last=Rodriguez|work=Sun Sentinel|date=March 13, 2015|access-date=April 13, 2015|archive-date=April 13, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150413045011/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-marlins/fl-miami-marlins-news-0314-20150313-story.html|url-status=live}} His last start came on September 7, as he suffered a bone bruise on the elbow of his pitching arm.{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/just-a-bit-outside/story/mat-latos-miami-marlins-new-pitcher-interview-cincinnati-reds-022215|title=Q&A: Marlins pitcher Mat Latos opens up|first=Ken|last=Rosenthal|work=FOX Sports|access-date=February 23, 2015|archive-date=February 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150224102607/http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/just-a-bit-outside/story/mat-latos-miami-marlins-new-pitcher-interview-cincinnati-reds-022215|url-status=live}} His 2014 season ended with a 5–5 record and a 3.25 ERA in 16 starts.{{cite web|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-marlins/sfl-marlins-trade-latos-20141211-story.html|title=Marlins bring Mat Latos home to enhance rotation|first=Craig|last=Davis|work=South Florida Sun-Sentinel|date=December 11, 2014|access-date=December 15, 2014|archive-date=December 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141215235525/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-marlins/sfl-marlins-trade-latos-20141211-story.html|url-status=live}}

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With the goal of reducing their payroll,{{cite web|url=http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2014/12/11/reds-working-trade-with-tigers-at-winter-meetings/20243381/|title=Reds deal Mat Latos and Alfredo Simón|work=Cincinnati Enquirer|first=C. Trent|last=Rosecrans|date=December 11, 2014|access-date=December 15, 2014|archive-date=December 16, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216010938/http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2014/12/11/reds-working-trade-with-tigers-at-winter-meetings/20243381/|url-status=live}} and with Latos eligible for free agency after the 2015 season, the Reds traded Latos to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Anthony DeSclafani and Chad Wallach during the 2014 Winter Meetings.{{cite web | url=http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/24880658/marlins-beef-up-rotation-with-mat-latos-acquisition | title=Marlins beef up rotation with Mat Latos acquisition | publisher=CBSSports.com | date=December 11, 2014 | access-date=December 11, 2014 | last=Snyder | first=Matt | archive-date=March 4, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304034833/http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/24880658/marlins-beef-up-rotation-with-mat-latos-acquisition | url-status=live }} Latos sought a $10.4 million salary for the 2015 season in salary arbitration, but the arbiters sided with the Marlins, who proposed a salary of $9.4 million.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/12283775/miami-marlins-beat-pitcher-mat-latos-arbitration-case|title=Marlins top Mat Latos in arbitration|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=February 5, 2015|access-date=February 6, 2015|archive-date=February 6, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206043532/http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/12283775/miami-marlins-beat-pitcher-mat-latos-arbitration-case|url-status=live}}

Latos had {{convert|90|cc}} of fluid drained from his left knee during spring training.{{cite web|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/mlb/miami-marlins/article21526824.html|title=Miami Marlins' Mat Latos to continue pitching through pain|work=Miami Herald|first=Clark|last=Spencer|date=May 20, 2015|access-date=July 29, 2015|archive-date=March 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305014013/http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/mlb/miami-marlins/article21526824.html|url-status=live}} He allowed seven runs in {{frac|2|3}} of an inning in his first start for Miami,{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/25139774/the-historical-context-of-mat-latos-dreadful-marlins-debut|title=The historical context of Mat Latos' dreadful Marlins debut|first=Matt|last=Snyder|work=CBS Sports|date=April 7, 2015|access-date=July 29, 2015|archive-date=September 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924062929/http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/25139774/the-historical-context-of-mat-latos-dreadful-marlins-debut|url-status=live}} and struggled through knee pain through May. He went on the disabled list after his May 21 start to rest his knee, and returned in mid-June.{{cite web|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-marlins/fl-miami-marlins-news-0612-20150611-story.html|title=Latos returns from DL, hopes health will elevate results|first=Craig|last=Davis|work=South Florida Sun-Sentinel|date=June 11, 2015|access-date=July 29, 2015|archive-date=June 12, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150612211235/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-marlins/fl-miami-marlins-news-0612-20150611-story.html|url-status=live}} Latos missed a start in July after a foul ball struck him in his foot while he was sitting in the dugout.{{cite web|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-marlins/fl-miami-marlins-news-0712-20150711-story.html|title=Marlins' Latos hurt again as luck goes from bad to absurd|first=Craig|last=Davis|work=South Florida Sun-Sentinel|date=July 11, 2015|access-date=July 29, 2015|archive-date=July 17, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150717023739/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-marlins/fl-miami-marlins-news-0712-20150711-story.html|url-status=live}}

On July 30, 2015, in a three-team trade, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Latos, Michael Morse, Bronson Arroyo, Alex Wood, Jim Johnson, Luis Avilán, and José Peraza, while the Marlins acquired minor league pitchers Victor Araujo, Jake Brigham, and Kevin Guzman, while the Atlanta Braves received Héctor Olivera, Paco Rodriguez, minor league pitcher Zachary Bird, and a competitive balance draft pick for the 2016 MLB draft.{{cite web|url=http://www.sgvtribune.com/sports/20150730/dodgers-get-pitchers-mat-latos-alex-wood-in-three-team-deadline-deal|title=Dodgers get pitchers Mat Latos, Alex Wood in three-team deadline deal|work=San Gabriel Valley Tribune|first=J.P.|last=Hoornstra|date=July 30, 2015|access-date=July 30, 2015|archive-date=August 1, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801213137/http://www.sgvtribune.com/sports/20150730/dodgers-get-pitchers-mat-latos-alex-wood-in-three-team-deadline-deal|url-status=live}} He pitched to a 6.66 ERA in {{fraction|24|1|3}} innings. He lost his starting job due to his poor performance and was designated for assignment on September 17.{{cite web|url=http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2015/09/17/just-in-dodgers-designate-mat-latos-for-assignment/|title=JUST IN: Dodgers Designate Mat Latos For Assignment|work=CBS Los Angeles|date=September 17, 2015|access-date=September 17, 2015|archive-date=September 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926080016/http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2015/09/17/just-in-dodgers-designate-mat-latos-for-assignment/|url-status=live}} The Dodgers released Latos on September 25.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles/dodger-report/post/_/id/17197/dodgers-release-mat-latos|title=Dodgers release Mat Latos|first=Mark|last=Saxon|work=ESPN.com|date=September 25, 2015|access-date=September 28, 2015|archive-date=September 28, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928145652/http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/dodger-report/post/_/id/17197/dodgers-release-mat-latos|url-status=live}}

On September 28, 2015, Latos signed a contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim that would allow him to pitch the last week of the season for them. Latos was not eligible to pitch for the Angels in the postseason.{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-angels-sign-dodgers-castoff-mat-latos-20150928-story.html|title=Angels sign Dodgers castoff Mat Latos|first=Bill|last=Shaikin|work=Los Angeles Times|date=September 28, 2015|access-date=September 28, 2015|archive-date=September 30, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150930223958/http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-angels-sign-dodgers-castoff-mat-latos-20150928-story.html|url-status=live}} He made his first appearance for the Angels as a relief pitcher on September 29.{{cite web|url=http://m.angels.mlb.com/news/article/152495506/mat-latos-hopes-to-help-angels-make-postseason|title=Latos out to help Angels make postseason: Righty tossed two scoreless innings of relief in Tuesday's win vs. A's|first=David|last=Adler|work=MLB.com|date=September 29, 2015|access-date=September 30, 2015|archive-date=October 1, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001193832/http://m.angels.mlb.com/news/article/152495506/mat-latos-hopes-to-help-angels-make-postseason|url-status=dead}} Latos had a 4.91 ERA in {{frac|3|2|3}} innings pitched for the Angels.

Latos signed a one-year contract worth $3 million with the Chicago White Sox prior to the 2016 season.{{cite web|url=http://chicago.suntimes.com/baseball/7/71/1314016/white-sox-gm-rick-hahn-mat-latos-good-pass|title=White Sox GM: Mat Latos 'too good to pass up'|work=Chicago Sun-Times|first=Daryl|last=Van Schouwen|date=February 9, 2016|access-date=February 10, 2016|archive-date=February 12, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160212032329/http://chicago.suntimes.com/baseball/7/71/1314016/white-sox-gm-rick-hahn-mat-latos-good-pass|url-status=live}} Latos pitched to a 0.74 ERA in his first four starts for the White Sox, but then struggled, allowing 29 earned runs in his next 36 innings pitched (7.25 ERA) after April 30.{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mat-latos-was-sent-down-a-reminder-of-how-fleeting-mlb-success-can-be/|title=Mat Latos was sent down; a reminder of how fleeting MLB success can be|first=Matt|last=Snyder|work=CBS Sports|date=May 8, 2017|access-date=May 9, 2017|archive-date=May 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170511151440/http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mat-latos-was-sent-down-a-reminder-of-how-fleeting-mlb-success-can-be/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/ct-mat-latos-white-sox-stumble-spt-0608-20160607-story.html|title=Decline of White Sox, Mat Latos hits new low in loss to Nationals|work=Chicago Tribune|first=Colleen|last=Kane|date=June 7, 2016|access-date=June 9, 2016|archive-date=June 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160608151606/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/ct-mat-latos-white-sox-stumble-spt-0608-20160607-story.html|url-status=live}} After acquiring James Shields, the White Sox designated Latos for assignment on June 9.{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2016/06/09/white-sox-designate-mat-latos-assignment/85660460/|title=White Sox designate Mat Latos for assignment|work=USA Today|date=June 9, 2016|access-date=June 9, 2016|archive-date=June 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609205507/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2016/06/09/white-sox-designate-mat-latos-assignment/85660460/|url-status=live}}

Latos signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals on June 29. After making three appearances for the Gulf Coast Nationals of the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League, the Nationals assigned Latos to the Syracuse Chiefs of the International League.{{cite web|url=http://www.syracuse.com/chiefs/index.ssf/2016/08/syracuse_chiefs_mat_latos_counting_on_more_than_connections_for_callup_to_washin.html|title=Syracuse Chiefs' Mat Latos counting on more than connections for callup to Washington|first=Lindsay|last=Kramer|work=The Post-Standard|location=Syracuse, New York|date=August 27, 2016|access-date=August 29, 2016|archive-date=August 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160830235025/http://www.syracuse.com/chiefs/index.ssf/2016/08/syracuse_chiefs_mat_latos_counting_on_more_than_connections_for_callup_to_washin.html|url-status=live}} He made his Nationals debut on September 4, 2016, against the Mets.{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/nationals-journal/wp/2016/09/03/mat-latos-a-little-overwhelmed-to-join-nationals/|title=Mat Latos 'a little overwhelmed' to join Nationals|newspaper=Washington Post|first=Chelsea|last=Janes|date=September 3, 2016|access-date=April 21, 2017|archive-date=April 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422131158/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/nationals-journal/wp/2016/09/03/mat-latos-a-little-overwhelmed-to-join-nationals/|url-status=live}} He pitched {{frac|9|2|3}} innings for the Nationals, recording a 6.52 ERA.

On February 16, 2017, Latos signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.{{cite web|url=http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/216195996/mat-latos-signs-minors-deal-with-blue-jays/|title=Latos signs Minors deal with Blue Jays|last=Trezza|first=Joe|work=MLB.com|date=February 16, 2017|access-date=February 16, 2017|archive-date=February 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216213000/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/216195996/mat-latos-signs-minors-deal-with-blue-jays/|url-status=dead}} After not winning a spot on the Blue Jays' roster in spring training, Latos accepted an assignment to the Buffalo Bisons of the International League.{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2017/03/27/latos-accepts-blue-jays-demotion.html|title=Latos accepts Blue Jays demotion: Veteran Mat Latos will offer rotation insurance at Triple-A Buffalo|first=Mark|last=Zwolinski|work=Toronto Star|date=March 27, 2017|access-date=April 21, 2017|archive-date=April 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422124523/https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2017/03/27/latos-accepts-blue-jays-demotion.html|url-status=live}} He made two starts for the Bisons, pitching to a 1.00 ERA in nine innings,{{cite web|url=https://www.tsn.ca/latos-returns-to-triple-a-bisons-1.745940|title=Latos returns to Triple-A Bisons|work=TSN.ca|date=May 8, 2017|access-date=May 9, 2017|archive-date=May 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508213651/http://www.tsn.ca/latos-returns-to-triple-a-bisons-1.745940|url-status=live}} and the Blue Jays promoted Latos to the major leagues on April 21 after injuries to the team's starting rotation. Latos started three games for the Blue Jays, pitching to a 6.60 ERA and 1.80 WHIP. The Blue Jays designated Latos for assignment on May 5,{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-designate-right-hander-mat-latos-assignment/|title=Blue Jays designate right-hander Mat Latos for assignment|work=Sportsnet|date=May 5, 2017|access-date=May 5, 2017|archive-date=May 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170506012702/http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-designate-right-hander-mat-latos-assignment/|url-status=live}} and outrighted him back to Buffalo on May 8.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/05/blue-jays-outright-mat-latos.html|title=Blue Jays Outright Mat Latos|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=May 8, 2017|access-date=May 8, 2017|archive-date=May 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508222008/https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/05/blue-jays-outright-mat-latos.html|url-status=live}} He was released by the team on May 30.{{cite web|url=https://www.tsn.ca/blue-jays-release-sp-latos-1.765746|title=Blue Jays release SP Latos|work=tsn.ca|date=May 30, 2017|access-date=May 30, 2017|archive-date=June 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170602172947/http://www.tsn.ca/blue-jays-release-sp-latos-1.765746|url-status=live}}

On April 10, 2018, Latos signed with the New Jersey Jackals of the independent Can-Am League.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/04/mat-latos-signs-with-canam-leagues-new-jersey-jackals.html|title=Mat Latos Signs with CanAm League's New Jersey Jackals|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=April 10, 2018|access-date=April 10, 2018|archive-date=April 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180411174509/https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/04/mat-latos-signs-with-canam-leagues-new-jersey-jackals.html|url-status=live}} During a game on June 9, Latos threw at a batter after another player collided with his catcher. The batter charged the mound, and a brawl ensued, leading to Latos's ejection.{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2018/06/10/mat-latos-independent-league-jackals-brawl-mlb/688800002/|title=Former MLB pitcher Mat Latos incites benches-clearing brawl in independent league game|first=Jimmy|last=Hascup|work=USA Today|date=June 10, 2018|access-date=June 11, 2018|archive-date=June 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180610225949/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2018/06/10/mat-latos-independent-league-jackals-brawl-mlb/688800002/|url-status=live}}

Latos finished the 2018 season with a record of 5-4 and ERA of 3.18 in 29 games pitched (10 games started), accumulating 4 saves. In {{frac|76|1|3}} innings pitched, Latos allowed only 66 hits, 31 walks, and struck out 87.{{cite web|url=http://canam-jackals.wttbaseball.pointstreak.com/player.html?playerid=1249811&seasonid=31273|title=Mat Latos Player Profile}}

On September 3, Latos was the starting first baseman in the Jackals 6–5 win over the Québec Capitales, his first professional game at any position other than pitcher. Latos went 3-for-4 at the plate with two doubles and a run scored. On defense, Latos had eight putouts and was part of a 4-6-3 double play.{{cite web|url=http://canam-jackals.wttbaseball.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=447633|title=New Jersey Jackals vs Quebec Capitales Boxscore|access-date=September 5, 2018}}

Following the conclusion of the season, Latos was released by the Jackals on October 3, 2018.{{Cite web |url=https://canamleague.com/news/transactions/ |title=Transactions – Frontier League |access-date=October 5, 2018 |archive-date=October 5, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181005111855/https://canamleague.com/news/transactions/ |url-status=usurped }}

On March 28, 2019, Latos signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.{{cite web|url=http://somdbluecrabs.com/news/?article_id=257|title=Blue Crabs Sign MLB Star & Pair of Newcomers|date=March 28, 2019|access-date=March 28, 2019|archive-date=March 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328231016/http://somdbluecrabs.com/news/?article_id=257|url-status=live}} He became a free agent following the season. In 50 games 51 innings of relief he went 4-5 with a stellar 1.06 ERA with 39 strikeouts and 25 saves.

On January 29, 2020, Latos signed with the New Jersey Jackals of the Frontier League. On December 14, 2020, Latos had his contract exercised for the 2021 season. He did not appear in a game during the 2020 season.

On March 26, 2021, Latos was traded to the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball in exchange for a player to be named later.{{Cite web |url=https://frontierleague.com/transactions/ |title=Transactions – Frontier League |access-date=March 26, 2021 |archive-date=January 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120013202/https://frontierleague.com/transactions/ |url-status=live }} He became a free agent following the season. In 43 games 42.1 innings of relief he went 2-5 with a 2.76 ERA with 46 strikeouts and 24 saves.

On March 8, 2022, Latos re-signed with the Blue Crabs for the 2022 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.somdbluecrabs.com/news/index.html?article_id=760|title=Mat Latos and Endrys Briceno Return to Southern Maryland|website=somdbluecrabs.com|date=March 8, 2022|access-date=March 8, 2022}} He became a free agent following the season. In 39 games 38.1 innings of relief he went 4-3 with a 4.46 ERA with 40 strikeouts and 25 saves.

On February 26, 2024, Latos was announced as the bench coach for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.{{Cite web|title=Cliburn and Thompson Return, as Blue Crabs Announce Coaching Staff for 2024, Including Former Nine-Year MLB Veteran Joining the Staff|url=https://somdbluecrabs.com/news/index.html?article_id=1153|access-date=May 18, 2024|website=somdbluecrabs.com|language=en}}

Latos throws five pitches. He throws a four-seam fastball ({{convert|91|–|96|mph}}), a two-seam fastball ({{convert|90|–|94|mph}}), a slider ({{convert|84|–|87|mph}}), a curveball ({{convert|78|–|82|mph}}), and a changeup ({{convert|82|–|85|mph}}). He mostly relies on his four-seamer and slider against right-handed hitters while adding considerable variety against lefties.{{cite web|url=http://brooksbaseball.net/player_cards/player_card.php?player=502009|title=Brooks Baseball · Home of the PitchFX Tool – Player Card: Mat Latos|publisher=Brooks Baseball|access-date=September 27, 2012|archive-date=October 13, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013172941/http://brooksbaseball.net/player_cards/player_card.php?player=502009|url-status=live}} The 42% whiff rate on his slider is one of the best among major league starters.{{cite web|url=http://www.baseballprospectus.com/pitchfx/leaderboards/index.php?hand=&reportType=pfx&prp=P&month=&year=&pitch=SL&ds=ws&lim=100|title=PitchFX Leaderboards|work=Baseball Prospectus|access-date=September 27, 2012|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107122502/https://legacy.baseballprospectus.com/pitchfx/leaderboards/index.php?hand=&reportType=pfx&prp=P&month=&year=&pitch=SL&ds=ws&lim=100|url-status=live}}

Latos is {{convert|6|ft|6|in|m}} tall and uses an over-the-top delivery. Latos has one of the highest delivery points in baseball.{{cite web|url=http://mlb.sbnation.com/2012/7/13/3157700/mat-latos-mechanics-release-point|title=Mat Latos And Deliveries|last=Sullivan|first=Jeff|date=July 13, 2012|work=Baseball Nation|publisher=SBNation.com|access-date=September 27, 2012|archive-date=July 19, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120719091606/http://mlb.sbnation.com/2012/7/13/3157700/mat-latos-mechanics-release-point|url-status=live}} Latos has compiled good strikeout totals in his career as a starter, finishing in the NL's top 10 in strikeouts per 9 innings pitched rate twice.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/latosma01.shtml|title=Mat Latos Statistics and History|work=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=September 27, 2012|archive-date=October 3, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003050940/http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/latosma01.shtml|url-status=live}}

Latos was married in 2010 and divorced in 2017. He has a son born in 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.cincinnati.com/story/redsblog/2014/08/26/dallas-and-mat-latos-welcome-baby-boy/14617159/|title=Dallas and Mat Latos welcome baby boy|work=Cincinnati.com|first=David|last=Clark|date=August 26, 2014|access-date=December 12, 2014|archive-date=December 13, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141213030213/http://www.cincinnati.com/story/redsblog/2014/08/26/dallas-and-mat-latos-welcome-baby-boy/14617159/|url-status=live}}

In September 2018, Latos received a restraining order that required him to stay away from his ex-girlfriend. The order was sought on claims of threats, and physical and emotional abuse.{{Cite web|title=Report: Former Reds pitcher Mat Latos receives restraining order after alleged threats|url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2018/09/29/mat-latos-ex-girlfriend-gets-restraining-order/1469591002/|access-date=2023-04-18|website=cincinnati.com|language=en}}

Latos honored his grandfather by writing his initials on the pitching mound, and with a tattoo of his grandfather's initials.{{cite web |last=Gardner |first=David |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=dv-latospadres080810 |title=Hard lessons led to Latos' breakout season |publisher=Yahoo! Sports |date=August 8, 2010 |access-date=September 17, 2013 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215341/http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=dv-latospadres080810 |url-status=live }} He enjoys drawing, especially airbrushing, and stated a desire to work on tattoos.{{cite magazine|first=Jon |last=Mahoney |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/highschool/06/05/profile.latos/index.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130828142040/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/highschool/06/05/profile.latos/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 28, 2013 |title=Florida ace Mat Latos has mastered the craft of pitching |date=June 5, 2006 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=August 28, 2013}} Latos has many tattoos, and was described as "the righthanded tattoo canvas."{{cite web|last=Erardi|first=John|date=January 27, 2012|title=Five questions with ... Dallas Latos|url=http://news.cincinnati.com/article/AB/20120126/SPT04/301260139/Five-questions-Dallas-Latos|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107122517/https://www.cincinnati.com/|archive-date=November 7, 2021|access-date=August 28, 2013|work=Cincinnati.com}}

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