Matt Moore (baseball)

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Matt Moore

|image = File:20190217 Matt Moore Detroit Tigers (cropped).jpg

|caption = Moore with the Detroit Tigers in 2019

|team = Free agent

|number =

|position = Pitcher

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|6|18}}

|birth_place = Fort Walton Beach, Florida, U.S.

|bats = Left

|throws = Left

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = September 14

|debutyear = 2011

|debutteam = Tampa Bay Rays

|debut2league = NPB

|debut2date = June 23

|debut2year = 2020

|debut2team = Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

|statyear =2024 season

|statleague = MLB

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 71–66

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 4.39

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 1,053

|stat2year = 2020 season

|stat2league = NPB

|stat21label = Win-loss record

|stat21value = 6–3

|stat22label = Earned run average

|stat22value = 2.65

|stat23label = Strikeouts

|stat23value = 89

|teams =

Tampa Bay Rays ({{mlby|2011}}–{{mlby|2016}})
San Francisco Giants ({{mlby|2016}}–{{mlby|2017}})
Texas Rangers ({{mlby|2018}})
Detroit Tigers ({{mlby|2019}})
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks ({{npby|2020}})
Philadelphia Phillies ({{mlby|2021}})
Texas Rangers ({{mlby|2022}})
Los Angeles Angels ({{mlby|2023}})
Cleveland Guardians ({{mlby|2023}})
Miami Marlins ({{mlby|2023}})
Los Angeles Angels ({{mlby|2024}})

|awards =

All-Star (2013)
Japan Series champion (2020)

}}

Matthew Cody Moore{{cite web |title=Matt Moore Stats, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/matt-moore-519043 |website=MLB.com |publisher=Major League Baseball |access-date=May 23, 2021}} (born June 18, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Angels, Cleveland Guardians, and Miami Marlins, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.

Born in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Moore's family moved to Okinawa when he was seven and Edgewood, New Mexico in 2000. Although he had committed to play college baseball with the University of New Mexico, Moore chose to sign a professional contract with the Rays after they selected him in the 2007 MLB draft. He set multiple strikeout records for the Rays' farm system before making his major league debut in 2011. Moore spent two full seasons with the Rays before Tommy John surgery caused him to miss the 2014 season. He returned in 2015, and was traded to the Giants the following year.

Moore struggled with run control in his second season with the Giants, leading the National League in earned runs allowed, and was traded to the Rangers in the 2018 offseason. His earned run average (ERA) stayed high with the Rangers, and he was sent to the bullpen to focus on his technique. In 2019, the Tigers signed Moore to a one-year contract, hoping for a rebound season, but he played only two games before suffering a season-ending knee injury. Moore spent one year with the Japan Series-winning Hawks before returning to the US in 2021 to play with the Phillies.

Early life

Moore was born on June 18, 1989, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. When he was seven years old, his family moved to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, where his father was working on helicopters for the Air Force Special Operations Command.{{cite news |last1=Kepner |first1=Tyler |title=Lengthy Deal, Shrinking E.R.A. |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/02/sports/baseball/rays-matt-moore-has-long-term-deal-and-94-5-mph-fastball.html |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=The New York Times |date=September 1, 2012 |archive-date=August 27, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827085837/http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/02/sports/baseball/rays-matt-moore-has-long-term-deal-and-94-5-mph-fastball.html |url-status=live |url-access=limited}} In 2000, Moore and his family moved to Edgewood, New Mexico, where his older brother Bobby was set to begin high school.{{cite news |last1=Sickenger |first1=Ken |title=Moore Is Minor Phenomenon |url=https://www.abqjournal.com/234857/moore-is-minor-phenomenon.html |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=Albuquerque Journal |date=August 6, 2011 |archive-date=February 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200212204045/https://www.abqjournal.com/234857/moore-is-minor-phenomenon.html |url-status=live |url-access=limited}} Both brothers attended Moriarty High School and would practice pitching at home, on a mound in their backyard.{{cite news |last1=Hendricks |first1=Kevin |title=Matt Moore is on the mend after rocketing to fame |url=https://www.abqjournal.com/517073/moore-excited-about-prospects-for-2015.html |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=Albuquerque Journal |date=December 25, 2014 |archive-date=May 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501223613/https://www.abqjournal.com/517073/moore-excited-about-prospects-for-2015.html |url-status=live|url-access=limited }}

Moore experienced a growth spurt between his sophomore and junior year of high school, which caught the attention of college recruiters and professional scouts. During his senior season, he helped take the Moriarty Pintos to a state runner-up title and was named Gatorade Player of the Year. Moore had committed to play college baseball at the University of New Mexico, his brother's alma mater, before he was taken by the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB) in the eighth round of the 2007 MLB Draft.

Professional career

=Tampa Bay Rays=

==Minor leagues==

After being drafted 245th overall, Moore signed a $115,000 contract with the Rays in 2007. He debuted that year with the Rookie Princeton Rays at the age of 18.{{cite news |title=Rays' farm director relishes growth of Matt Moore |url=https://www.foxsports.com/florida/story/rays-farm-director-relishes-growth-of-matt-moore-071213 |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=FoxSports.com |date=July 12, 2013 |archive-date=May 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501230735/https://www.foxsports.com/florida/story/rays-farm-director-relishes-growth-of-matt-moore-071213 |url-status=live }} In his first minor league season, he had a 0–0 win–loss record, a 2.66 earned run average (ERA), and 29 strikeouts in 8 games and {{frac|20|1|3}} innings with the Rays. In 2008, he posted a 2–2 record, 1.66 ERA, and 77 strikeouts in {{frac|54|1|3}} innings.{{cite news |last1=Woodson |first1=Brian |title=No shortage of minor leaguers produced by Princeton baseball |url=https://www.bdtonline.com/sports/local_sports/no-shortage-of-major-leaguers-produced-by-princeton-baseball/article_da0e024f-9132-5355-8719-37ecd33b9c3f.html |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=Bluefield Daily Telegraph |date=June 11, 2014 |archive-date=May 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501230736/https://www.bdtonline.com/sports/local_sports/no-shortage-of-major-leaguers-produced-by-princeton-baseball/article_da0e024f-9132-5355-8719-37ecd33b9c3f.html |url-status=live }} At the end of his first full season in 2008, Moore was named a Baseball America Rookie All-Star.

In 2009, Moore was assigned to the Single–A Bowling Green Hot Rods for their inaugural season. He was selected to start the first game in Hot Rods history.{{cite news |last1=Compton |first1=Micheal |title=1st Hot Rod promoted to Tampa |url=https://www.bgdailynews.com/sports/1st-hot-rod-promoted-to-tampa/article_89fcfbc5-5b6c-5ea4-8658-a2d16fb3af51.html |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=Bowling Green Daily News |date=September 12, 2011 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502201516/https://www.bgdailynews.com/sports/1st-hot-rod-promoted-to-tampa/article_89fcfbc5-5b6c-5ea4-8658-a2d16fb3af51.html |url-status=live }} On June 8, 2009, Moore was named the South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week after throwing seven shutout innings in a 10–2 win over the Asheville Tourists.{{cite news |last1=Gauthier |first1=Tom |title=Moore named SAL Player of the Week |url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-5216048 |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=MiLB.com |agency=Bowling Green Hot Rods |publisher=Minor League Baseball |date=June 8, 2009 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502201510/https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-5216048 |url-status=live }} He went 8–5 for the season with a 3.15 ERA in 26 starts, and led the league with 176 strikeouts in 123 innings. The following year, Moore had a standout season with the High–A Charlotte Stone Crabs. His 208 strikeouts in {{frac|144|2|3}} innings were the most in the Florida State League since Michael Cosgrove in 1971. Issues with pitch control, however, led to a 3.36 ERA and a 1.18 walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP).{{cite news |last1=Dykstra |first1=Sam |title=Toolshed: Recent noteworthy FSL seasons |url=https://www.milb.com/news/toolshed-recent-noteworthy-florida-state-league-seasons |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=MiLB.com |publisher=Minor League Baseball |date=September 8, 2020 |archive-date=May 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501233213/https://www.milb.com/news/toolshed-recent-noteworthy-florida-state-league-seasons |url-status=live }} Mitch Lukevics, the Rays' director of minor-league operations, told FoxSports.com that, in both 2009 and 2010, Moore was "off to a bad start, and the technique [was] not where it need[ed] to be", but he found his stride over the course of the season.

Moore started the 2011 season with the Double-A Montgomery Biscuits. On June 16, he pitched his first career no-hitter, and the first franchise no-hitter for the Biscuits, in an 8–0 victory against the Mobile BayBears.{{cite news |last1=Gentry |first1=Bruce |title=Montgomery Biscuits ace Matt Moore pitches no-hitter against BayBears |url=https://www.al.com/sports/2011/06/montomgery_biscuitss_matt_moor.html |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=AL.com |date=June 17, 2011 |archive-date=December 11, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211010745/https://www.al.com/sports/2011/06/montomgery_biscuitss_matt_moor.html |url-status=live }} That July, he pitched an inning at the XM Futures Game, retiring all three batters he faced in 11 pitches that reached up to {{convert|100|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}. Shortly afterwards, on July 22, he was promoted to the Triple-A Durham Bulls. He went 12–3 for the season, with a 1.92 ERA in 155 innings across 27 starts. Moore's 210 strikeouts were the most of any minor league player in Rays history, breaking his own record from the previous season, and made him the first minor league pitcher to record 200 or more strikeouts in back-to-back seasons.

==Major leagues==

File:Matt Moore on September 14, 2011.jpg]]

Moore was called up to the Rays on September 11, 2011,{{cite news |last1=Crasnick |first1=Jerry |title=Rays call up prospect Matt Moore |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/6959637/tampa-bay-rays-call-top-pitching-prospect-matt-moore |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=ESPN.com |date=September 11, 2011 |archive-date=February 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200212204047/https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/6959637/tampa-bay-rays-call-top-pitching-prospect-matt-moore |url-status=live }} and made his MLB debut three days later, giving up a two-run home run to Matt Wieters in the eighth inning of a 6–2 loss against the Baltimore Orioles.{{cite news |last1=Ginsburg |first1=David |title=Rays give up 3 homers, lose to Orioles 6–2 |url=https://www.theledger.com/article/LK/20110915/News/608106077/LL?template=ampart |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=The Ledger |agency=Associated Press |date=September 15, 2011 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502201517/https://www.theledger.com/article/LK/20110915/News/608106077/LL?template=ampart |url-status=live }} His performance recovered in time for his first major league start on September 22, becoming the first pitcher in MLB history to pitch 11 strikeouts in five innings or fewer against the New York Yankees. The Rays went on to win 15–8.{{cite news |last1=Silva |first1=Drew |title=Matt Moore dominates Yankees in first MLB start |url=https://mlb.nbcsports.com/2011/09/22/matt-moore-dominates-yankees-in-first-mlb-start/ |access-date=May 1, 2021 |publisher=NBC Sports |date=September 22, 2011 |archive-date=February 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200212204053/https://mlb.nbcsports.com/2011/09/22/matt-moore-dominates-yankees-in-first-mlb-start/ |url-status=live }} Moore was given the start in Game 1 of the 2011 American League Division Series (ALDS) against the Texas Rangers, pitching seven shutout innings in a 9–0 victory for the Rays.{{cite news |last1=Rubin |first1=Roger |title=2011 ALDS: Tampa Bay Rays rookie Matt Moore shuts down the Texas Rangers 9–0 in Game 1 |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/2011-alds-tampa-bay-rays-rookie-matt-moore-shuts-texas-rangers-9-0-game-1-article-1.958694 |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=New York Daily News |date=October 1, 2011 |archive-date=November 13, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113184150/http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/2011-alds-tampa-bay-rays-rookie-matt-moore-shuts-texas-rangers-9-0-game-1-article-1.958694 |url-status=live }} Moore finished his first major league season with a 1–0 record and a 2.89 ERA in {{frac|9|1|3}} innings.{{cite web |title=Matt Moore Stats |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/moorema02.shtml |website=Baseball-Reference.com |access-date=May 1, 2021 |archive-date=April 30, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210430033955/https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/moorema02.shtml |url-status=live }}

On December 9, 2011, the Rays signed Moore to a guaranteed five-year, $14 million contract. His signing was part of a trend within the Rays organization of offering long-term contracts to young pitchers, but his contract was the largest ever in both guaranteed dollars and potential earnings for any pitcher with less than two years of service time.{{cite news |last1=Crasnick |first1=Jerry |title=Matt Moore, Rays agree to deal |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/7335303/matt-moore-tampa-bay-rays-reach-five-year-14-million-deal |access-date=May 2, 2021 |work=ESPN.com |date=December 9, 2011 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502201510/https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/7335303/matt-moore-tampa-bay-rays-reach-five-year-14-million-deal |url-status=live }}

Moore began with the Rays in 2012 as part of a five-player starting rotation that also included James Shields, David Price, Jeremy Hellickson, and Jeff Niemann.{{cite news |last1=Russell |first1=Daniel |title=Opening Day 2012: Tampa Bay Rays – Pitching Preview |url=https://tampabay.sbnation.com/tampa-bay-rays/2012/4/5/2927910/tampa-bay-rays-pitching-preview-starting-rotation-relief-pitchers-bullpen-2012 |access-date=May 2, 2021 |work=SB Nation |date=April 5, 2012 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502201519/https://tampabay.sbnation.com/tampa-bay-rays/2012/4/5/2927910/tampa-bay-rays-pitching-preview-starting-rotation-relief-pitchers-bullpen-2012 |url-status=live }} On June 15, Moore combined with relievers Burke Badenhop and Brandon Gomes to pitch a one-hit shutout against the Miami Marlins, winning 11–0 and breaking a three-game losing streak.{{cite news |title=Moore helps Rays rout Marlins 11–0 |url=https://www.deseret.com/2012/6/15/20419070/moore-helps-rays-rout-marlins-11-0#miami-marlins-starting-pitcher-carlos-zambrano-delivers-to-the-tampa-bay-rays-in-the-first-inning-during-an-interleague-baseball-game-friday-june-15-2012-in-st-petersburg-fla |access-date=May 2, 2021 |work=The Deseret News |agency=Associated Press |date=June 15, 2012 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502201511/https://www.deseret.com/2012/6/15/20419070/moore-helps-rays-rout-marlins-11-0#miami-marlins-starting-pitcher-carlos-zambrano-delivers-to-the-tampa-bay-rays-in-the-first-inning-during-an-interleague-baseball-game-friday-june-15-2012-in-st-petersburg-fla |url-status=live }} The Rays gave away a bobblehead figure of Moore on their July 22 game against the Seattle Mariners after the pitcher went 5–1 with a 3.94 ERA in eight starts in June and July.{{cite news |last1=Smith |first1=Joe |title=Tampa Bay Rays: Rays laugh off trade rumor; Matt Moore excited about first big-league bobblehead |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/rays/tampa-bay-rays-rays-laugh-off-trade-rumor-matt-moore-excited-about-first/1241659/ |access-date=May 2, 2021 |work=Tampa Bay Times |date=July 22, 2012 |archive-date=July 25, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120725075706/http://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/rays/tampa-bay-rays-rays-laugh-off-trade-rumor-matt-moore-excited-about-first/1241659 |url-status=dead |url-access=limited}} Moore finished the season with an 11–11 record, a 3.81 ERA, and 175 strikeouts in 31 appearances and {{frac|177|1|3}} innings.

File:Matt Moore in 2012.jpg]]

Returning to the Rays in 2013, Moore became the first left-handed American League (AL) pitcher to begin a season with an 8–0 record at age 23 or younger since Babe Ruth in 1917.{{cite news |last1=Grant |first1=Ethan |title=Matt Moore Becomes 1st AL Lefty 23 or Younger to Start 8–0 Since Babe Ruth |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1644939-matt-moore-becomes-1st-al-lefty-23-or-younger-to-start-8-0-since-babe-ruth |access-date=May 2, 2021 |work=Bleacher Report |date=May 19, 2013 |archive-date=July 19, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130719103745/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1644939-matt-moore-becomes-1st-al-lefty-23-or-younger-to-start-8-0-since-babe-ruth |url-status=live }} After a strong beginning to the season, Moore began to falter, going 0–3 with a 13.86 ERA in his next three starts. He recovered in time to be named to his first ever MLB All-Star Game as a replacement for Yu Darvish, who suffered a strained trapezius.{{cite news |last1=Chastain |first1=Bill |title=Moore selected to replace Darvish on All-Star roster |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/matt-moore-selected-to-replace-darvish-on-american-league-all-star-roster/c-53451220 |access-date=May 2, 2021 |work=MLB.com |publisher=Major League Baseball |date=July 11, 2013 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502201511/https://www.mlb.com/news/matt-moore-selected-to-replace-darvish-on-american-league-all-star-roster/c-53451220 |url-status=live }} At the time, Moore was tied with Max Scherzer for the most wins in the AL with 13.{{cite magazine |last1=Jaffe |first1=Jay |title=Matt Moore's big day: gets win, named to All-Star team. Starting nod to follow? |url=https://www.si.com/mlb/2013/07/11/matt-moore-rays-all-star-game |access-date=May 2, 2021 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=July 11, 2013 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502201512/https://www.si.com/mlb/2013/07/11/matt-moore-rays-all-star-game |url-status=live }} He pitched for the AL in the fifth inning of the All-Star Game, retiring Carlos González, Yadier Molina, and Troy Tulowitzki in only nine pitches.{{cite news |last1=Astleford |first1=Andrew |title=Rays' Matt Moore makes quick work of NL in All-Star Game |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/other/rays-matt-moore-makes-quick-work-of-nl-in-all-star-game |access-date=May 2, 2021 |work=FoxSports.com |date=July 16, 2013 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502201513/https://www.foxsports.com/stories/other/rays-matt-moore-makes-quick-work-of-nl-in-all-star-game |url-status=live }} Moore left a July 28 game against the New York Yankees in the fifth inning with a sore left elbow, and was placed on the 15-day disabled list on July 31.{{cite news |title=Rays ace headed to DL with sore left elbow |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/rays/2013/07/31/matt-moore-sidelined-with-sore-left-elbow/2606173/ |access-date=May 2, 2021 |work=USA Today |agency=Associated Press |date=July 31, 2013 |archive-date=August 5, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130805225113/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/rays/2013/07/31/matt-moore-sidelined-with-sore-left-elbow/2606173/ |url-status=live }} He posted a 17–4 record and a 3.29 ERA that season in 27 appearances and {{frac|150|1|3}} innings.

Elbow troubles followed Moore into 2014. He exited the mound in the middle of an April 7 game against the Kansas City Royals, and realized after an afternoon throwing session that he could no longer pitch. Moore underwent Tommy John surgery on April 22, 2014, to replace a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament, and was sidelined for the remainder of the season.{{cite news |last1=Topkin |first1=Marc |title=Rays' Matt Moore out for the season |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/rays/archer-rays-hammered-by-orioles/2175100/ |access-date=May 2, 2021 |work=Tampa Bay Times |date=April 15, 2014 |archive-date=November 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112030841/https://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/rays/archer-rays-hammered-by-orioles/2175100/ |url-status=live |url-access=limited}} In the 10 innings that he did pitch that season, Moore was 0–2 and allowed three runs.{{cite news |title=Rays' Matt Moore out for year; to have elbow surgery |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2014/04/15/rays-lhp-moore-out-for-year-to-have-elbow-surgery/7749141/ |access-date=May 2, 2021 |work=USA Today |agency=Associated Press |date=April 15, 2014 |archive-date=April 16, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140416133216/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2014/04/15/rays-lhp-moore-out-for-year-to-have-elbow-surgery/7749141/ |url-status=live }}

Moore began the 2015 season on the 60-day disabled list while recovering from surgery.{{cite news |title=Rays place 5 pitchers, and 6 total, on DL to open season |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/12625380/alex-cobb-drew-smyly-six-tampa-bay-rays-placed-disabled-list-ahead-opening-day |access-date=May 2, 2021 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=April 5, 2015 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502201523/https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/12625380/alex-cobb-drew-smyly-six-tampa-bay-rays-placed-disabled-list-ahead-opening-day |url-status=live }} He began pitching in June, making a series of minor-league rehab assignments for Durham.{{cite news |last1=Lempert |first1=Jason |title=Rays SP Matt Moore to make rehab start on Friday |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/rays/2015/06/24/rays-sp-matt-moore-to-make-rehab-start-on-friday/29216913/ |access-date=May 2, 2021 |work=The Arizona Republic |date=June 24, 2015 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502201527/https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/rays/2015/06/24/rays-sp-matt-moore-to-make-rehab-start-on-friday/29216913/ |url-status=live }} On June 28, 2015, rookie Matt Andriese was optioned to Durham, presumably to make room in the rotation for Moore. He returned to the Rays on July 2, 2015, giving up six hits and four runs in {{frac|4|2|3}} innings against the Cleveland Indians. He struggled in his first six starts, posting an 8.78 ERA and never pitching past the fifth inning, and was optioned to Durham to focus on improvement. There, Moore recorded a 3.57 ERA in {{frac|40|1|3}} innings.{{cite news |last1=Parsons |first1=Kelly |title=A refreshing spring so far for Rays' Matt Moore |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/rays/a-refreshing-spring-so-far-for-rays-matt-moore/2269822/ |access-date=May 2, 2021 |work=Tampa Bay Times |date=March 18, 2016 |archive-date=October 24, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161024061915/http://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/rays/a-refreshing-spring-so-far-for-rays-matt-moore/2269822 |url-status=live |url-access=limited}} On August 23, he struck out 16 Columbus Clippers batters, setting a franchise single-game record.{{cite news |title=Durham Clips Columbus on Record-Breaking Night |url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-144771908 |access-date=May 2, 2021 |work=MiLB.com |publisher=Minor League Baseball |date=August 22, 2015 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502201513/https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-144771908 |url-status=live }} He was called back up to the Rays on September 2,{{cite news |last1=Topkin |first1=Marc |title=Matt Moore to return to Rays' starting rotation |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/matt-moore-to-return-to-rays-starting-rotation/2243770/ |access-date=May 2, 2021 |work=Tampa Bay Times |date=September 2, 2015 |archive-date=November 5, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151105062629/http://www.tampabay.com/sports/matt-moore-to-return-to-rays-starting-rotation/2243770 |url-status=live |url-access=limited}} and finished the season with a 3–4 record and a 5.43 ERA in 12 starts and 63 innings.

Going into the 2016 MLB season, Moore was given the start for the Rays' exhibition game against the Cuban national team. The Rays won 4–1 in the first visit by an MLB team to Cuba since 1999, and Barack Obama, who was in attendance, was given one of Moore's gloves.{{cite news |title=Rays beat Cuban National Team 4–1 in Havana |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/os-rays-cuban-national-team-havana-20160322-story.html |access-date=May 2, 2021 |work=Orlando Sentinel |agency=Associated Press |date=March 22, 2016 |archive-date=September 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180908152124/http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/os-rays-cuban-national-team-havana-20160322-story.html |url-status=live }} He seemed to return to pre-surgery form in the early part of the season, striking out 27.1 percent of the batters he faced in April. His curveball, in particular, resulted in only five hits in 105 pitches.{{cite magazine |last1=Beller |first1=Michael |title=Rays SP Matt Moore finally returning to pre-Tommy John speeds |url=https://www.si.com/fantasy/2016/05/02/fantasy-baseball-matt-moore-tampa-bay-rays |access-date=May 2, 2021 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=May 2, 2016 |archive-date=June 8, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160608110955/http://www.si.com/fantasy/2016/05/02/fantasy-baseball-matt-moore-tampa-bay-rays |url-status=live }} In 21 starts and 130 innings with the Rays in 2016, Moore was 7–7 with a 4.08 ERA.{{cite news |title=Giants acquire Matt Moore from Rays for Matt Duffy |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2016/08/01/ap-source-giants-get-matt-moore-from-rays-for-matt-duffy/87927566/ |access-date=May 2, 2021 |work=USA Today |agency=Associated Press |date=August 1, 2016 |archive-date=August 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806165436/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2016/08/01/ap-source-giants-get-matt-moore-from-rays-for-matt-duffy/87927566/ |url-status=live }}

=San Francisco Giants=

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On August 1, 2016, the Rays traded Moore to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for third baseman Matt Duffy and prospects Lucius Fox and Michael Santos.{{cite news |last1=Haft |first1=Chris |title=Giants cap big Deadline with deal for Moore |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/giants-acquire-rays-pitcher-matt-moore-c193022814 |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=MLB.com |publisher=Major League Baseball |date=August 1, 2016 |archive-date=January 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123060732/https://www.mlb.com/news/giants-acquire-rays-pitcher-matt-moore-c193022814 |url-status=live }} After reports emerged that Moore would be wearing {{abbr|No.|Number}} 55 with the Giants, the number he had worn with the Rays & a number that had previously belonged to pitcher Tim Lincecum, Moore and the team had to quiet upset fans by saying that he would be No. 45 instead.{{cite news |title=10 things to know about new Rangers pitcher Matt Moore, like that time he beat them in the playoffs |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2017/12/16/10-things-to-know-about-new-rangers-pitcher-matt-moore-like-that-time-he-beat-them-in-the-playoffs/ |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=The Dallas Morning News |date=December 16, 2017 |archive-date=March 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325031636/https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2017/12/16/10-things-to-know-about-new-rangers-pitcher-matt-moore-like-that-time-he-beat-them-in-the-playoffs/ |url-status=live }}

Moore debuted with the club on August 4, giving up two runs and six walks in six innings. The Giants won 3–2 against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 10th inning.{{cite news |title=Giants 3, Phillies 2, 10 innings |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/giants-3-phillies-2-10-innings/2288258/ |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=Tampa Bay Times |date=August 4, 2016 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502201514/https://www.tampabay.com/sports/giants-3-phillies-2-10-innings/2288258/ |url-status=live |url-access=limited}} That same month, on August 26, Moore came within one out of a no-hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers, throwing seven strikeouts in {{frac|8|2|3}} innings. Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager hit a single in the bottom of the ninth inning, and reliever Santiago Casilla came in to pitch the final out of the Giants' 4–0 win. It would have been the fifth season in a row that a member of the Giants' pitching rotation threw a no-hitter.{{cite magazine |title=Giants' Matt Moore loses no-hitter in ninth inning against Dodgers |url=https://www.si.com/mlb/2016/08/26/matt-moore-giants-dodgers-no-hitter-update |access-date=May 1, 2021 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=August 26, 2016 |archive-date=August 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811124459/https://www.si.com/mlb/2016/08/26/matt-moore-giants-dodgers-no-hitter-update |url-status=live }} In the postseason, Moore pitched eight innings in Game 4 of the 2016 National League Division Series (NLDS). Giants manager Bruce Bochy pulled Moore before the final inning, and the Chicago Cubs overcame a 5–2 deficit to win the game and the series.{{cite news |last1=Shea |first1=John |title=Giants' Matt Moore discusses 2016 NLDS finale |url=https://www.sfgate.com/giants/article/Giants-Matt-Moore-on-2016-finale-I-ve-10996580.php |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=San Francisco Chronicle |date=March 12, 2017 |archive-date=May 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170502144902/http://www.sfgate.com/giants/article/Giants-Matt-Moore-on-2016-finale-I-ve-10996580.php |url-status=live }} Moore finished 2016 with a cumulative 13–12 record, 4.08 ERA, and 178 strikeouts in {{frac|198|1|3}} innings.

The 2017 season proved to be the worst of Moore's career. He went 6–15 with a career high 5.52 ERA in {{frac|174|1|3}} innings and 31 starts, gave up 27 home runs, and led the National League in earned runs allowed with 107.{{cite news |title=Rangers acquire LHP Matt Moore in trade with Giants |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2017/12/15/rangers-acquire-lhp-matt-moore-trade-giants/957479001/ |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=USA Today |date=December 15, 2017 |archive-date=March 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200306014310/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2017/12/15/rangers-acquire-lhp-matt-moore-trade-giants/957479001/ |url-status=live }} In addition to having the worst ERA among MLB pitchers with at least 162 innings, left-handed batters hit a .373 batting average against him, the highest in the league, and his allowance of 80 extra-base hits was the second-highest in the NL. Moore attributed some of his troubles to an over-reliance on his cut fastball, which he threw more that season than his other pitches.{{cite news |title=Former Ray Matt Moore seeks revival with Rangers after rough 2017 |url=https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/2018/02/28/former-ray-matt-moore-seeks-revival-with-rangers-after-rough-2017/ |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=Tampa Bay Times |agency=Associated Press |date=February 28, 2018 |archive-date=March 7, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180307171431/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/2018/02/28/former-ray-matt-moore-seeks-revival-with-rangers-after-rough-2017/ |url-status=live |url-access=limited}}

=Texas Rangers=

On December 15, 2017, the Giants traded Moore to the Texas Rangers in exchange for pitching prospects Sam Wolff and Israel Cruz.{{cite news |last1=Haft |first1=Chris |title=Giants deal Moore to Rangers for Minors arms |url=https://www.mlb.com/giants/news/giants-trade-left-hander-matt-moore-to-rangers-c263659566 |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=MLB.com |publisher=Major League Baseball |date=December 15, 2017 |archive-date=November 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109031532/https://www.mlb.com/giants/news/giants-trade-left-hander-matt-moore-to-rangers-c263659566 |url-status=live }} After feeling discomfort in his knee during spring training, Moore was placed on the 10-day disabled list on May 19, 2018. At the time, he was 1–5 with a 7.99 ERA in 10 games with the Rangers.{{cite news |title=Rangers place Matt Moore on DL, recall Ariel Jurado for start vs. White Sox |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23548855/texas-rangers-place-matt-moore-dl-recall-ariel-jurado-start-vs-chicago-white-sox |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |date=May 19, 2018 |archive-date=May 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180528165243/http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23548855/texas-rangers-place-matt-moore-dl-recall-ariel-jurado-start-vs-chicago-white-sox |url-status=live }} He continued to struggle upon his return, carrying a 7.88 ERA by mid-June, and was moved to the bullpen to focus on improving his pitching technique. Prospect Yohander Mendez took Moore's place in the Rangers' starting rotation.{{cite web |title=Mendez added to rotation as Rangers ship Moore to bullpen |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/latest-news/article213139994.html |work=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |author=Wilson, Jeff |date=June 13, 2018 |access-date=March 24, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200318012722/https://www.star-telegram.com/latest-news/article213139994.html |archive-date=March 18, 2020 |url-status=live}} He finished the season with a 3–8 record, a 6.79 ERA, and 86 strikeouts in 39 games and 102 innings with the Rangers. Moore's contract lapsed at the end of the 2018 season, leaving him a free agent.{{cite news |last1=Breen |first1=Matt |title=He was a higher ranked prospect than Bryce Harper. Now Matt Moore is just happy they're teammates. |url=https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/matt-moore-phillies-bryce-harper-20210323.html |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=March 23, 2021 |archive-date=March 24, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210324194053/https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/matt-moore-phillies-bryce-harper-20210323.html |url-status=live |url-access=limited}}

=Detroit Tigers=

On December 4, 2018, the Detroit Tigers signed Moore to a one-year, $2.5 million contract in anticipation that he would follow Mike Fiers as a low-risk pitcher heading into a rebound season.{{cite news |last1=Beck |first1=Jason |title=Matt Moore, Tigers agree to 1-year deal |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/matt-moore-signs-1-year-deal-with-tigers-c301440158 |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=MLB.com |publisher=Major League Baseball |date=December 4, 2018 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502011718/https://www.mlb.com/news/matt-moore-signs-1-year-deal-with-tigers-c301440158 |url-status=live }} On April 6, 2019, however, in only his second start of the season, Moore exited the mound three innings into a game against the Kansas City Royals, having sprained his right knee while attempting to field a bunt from Royals batter Billy Hamilton.{{cite news |last1=Woodbery |first1=Evan |title=Tigers starter Matt Moore leaves game with injury |url=https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2019/04/tigers-starter-matt-moore-leaves-game-with-injury.html |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=MLive.com |date=April 6, 2019 |archive-date=May 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501043103/https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2019/04/tigers-starter-matt-moore-leaves-game-with-injury.html |url-status=live }} He underwent meniscus surgery on April 14, and three days later, Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire announced that Moore would miss the rest of the MLB season.{{cite news |last1=Fenech |first1=Anthony |title=Detroit Tigers: Matt Moore's 2019 season is done after right knee surgery |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2019/04/17/detroit-tigers-matt-moore-season-ending-knee-surgery/3500494002/ |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=Detroit Free Press |date=April 17, 2019 |archive-date=August 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805120037/https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2019/04/17/detroit-tigers-matt-moore-season-ending-knee-surgery/3500494002/ |url-status=live }} Prior to his injury, Moore pitched ten shutout innings for the Tigers.{{cite news |last1=Harrigan |first1=Thomas |title=Veteran southpaw Moore to play in Japan |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/matt-moore-signs-to-play-in-japan |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=MLB.com |publisher=Major League Baseball |date=December 26, 2019 |archive-date=May 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501044037/https://www.mlb.com/news/matt-moore-signs-to-play-in-japan |url-status=live }}

=Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks=

On December 26, 2019, Moore signed a one-year, {{Currency|3.5 million|USD|passthrough=yes}} ({{Currency|384 million|JPY}}) contract with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), who were looking to rebuild their pitching rotation after losing Ariel Miranda and Robert Suárez.{{cite news |title=Hawks sign former MLB pitcher Matt Moore |url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/12/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-sign-former-mlb-pitcher-matt-moore/ |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=The Japan Times |date=December 26, 2019 |archive-date=January 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122203526/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/12/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-sign-former-mlb-pitcher-matt-moore/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web|date=December 27, 2019|title=鷹新助っ人ムーア、MLBから1.1億円昇給の年俸3.8億円！最大6.6億円の大型契約|url=https://full-count.jp/2019/12/27/post646296/|access-date=November 11, 2021|website=Full-Count（フルカウント） ― 野球ニュース・速報・コラム ―|language=ja}} He was part of a six-man rotation for the Hawks, who won the Pacific League by 14 games.{{cite news |last1=Breen |first1=Matt |title=From Japan with glove: Matt Moore excited to join Phillies rotation |url=https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-matt-moore-japan-starting-rotation-joe-girardi-spring-training-trade-rumors-20210204.html |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=February 3, 2021 |archive-date=February 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227044328/https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-matt-moore-japan-starting-rotation-joe-girardi-spring-training-trade-rumors-20210204.html |url-status=live |url-access=limited}} Moore pitched seven shutout innings, including five strikeouts, in Game 3 of the 2020 Japan Series, and the Hawks came within one out of a combined no-hitter in their 4–0 victory over the Yomiuri Giants.{{cite news |last1=Coskrey |first1=Jason |title=Hawks take no-hitter into ninth in Game 3 to move within win of Japan Series title |url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2020/11/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/fukuoka-softbank-hawks-yomiuri-giants-game-3-japan-series |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=The Japan Times |date=November 24, 2020 |archive-date=January 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122045853/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2020/11/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/fukuoka-softbank-hawks-yomiuri-giants-game-3-japan-series/ |url-status=live }} He finished the season with a 2.65 ERA in 15 starts with the Hawks.{{cite news |last1=Lauber |first1=Scott |title=Phillies lefty Matt Moore looks to complete the rare MLB-Japan-MLB career path |url=https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-matt-moore-japan-mlb-20210314.html |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=March 14, 2021 |archive-date=March 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210320224838/https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-matt-moore-japan-mlb-20210314.html |url-status=live |url-access=limited}} Because professional baseball returned to play in Japan earlier than in the US, Moore was able to pitch 85 innings in 2020, one more than MLB season leader Lance Lynn.{{cite news |last1=Lauber |first1=Scott |title=Phillies, left-hander Matt Moore reach a one-year, $3 million agreement |url=https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/philadelphia-phillies-matt-moore-pitcher-20210129.html |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=January 29, 2021 |archive-date=February 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210212003604/https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/philadelphia-phillies-matt-moore-pitcher-20210129.html |url-status=live |url-access=limited}}

=Philadelphia Phillies=

On February 3, 2021, Moore signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Phillies. He was the first left-handed starting pitcher to begin a season with the Phillies since Cole Hamels in 2015. In his first three starts with the Phillies, Moore pitched to a 9.82 ERA, with nine walks in only 11 innings.{{cite news |last1=Moore |first1=Tom |title=Why Dave Dombrowski's Phillies personnel decisions aren't working out so well this season |url=https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/story/sports/pro/2021/05/28/dave-dombrowskis-phillies-personnel-decisions-arent-working-out-so-well-season-mlb-free-agents/7465194002/ |access-date=May 30, 2021 |work=Bucks County Courier Times |date=May 28, 2021}} His poor performance, coupled with time spent on the COVID-19 protocol list, led to his removal from the starting rotation and replacement with veteran Phillies pitcher Vince Velasquez.{{cite news |last1=Salisbury |first1=Jim |title=Despite getting 2 hits, Phillies win behind Vinny Velo and the 'pen |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/phillies/rhys-hoskins-vince-velasquez-phillies-marlins |access-date=May 30, 2021 |work=NBC Sports Philadelphia |date=May 25, 2021}} Back spasms caused Moore to miss over a month of pitching, from May 20 to June 25, at which point he was reactivated to start the second game of a doubleheader against the Mets.{{cite news |title=Injuries & Roster Moves: Feliz up; Hale DFA |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/phillies-injuries-and-roster-moves?bt_ee=sAHYucgN5UVdbbSqhjZKvoO5lDuSiVr0YvPtkZYJn%2FOFXKWfGzODgs1QJYcRb%2FgV&bt_ts=1624644212193&partnerId=zh-20210625-429389-MLB-1-B&qid=1026 |access-date=June 25, 2021 |work=MLB.com |publisher=Major League Baseball |date=June 25, 2021}} On July 16, in the first game of a doubleheader against the Miami Marlins, Moore struck out nine batters in {{frac|4|1|3}} innings; it was the first time that he had fanned that many since 2017, in a game against the Washington Nationals.{{cite news |last1=McGarry |first1=Mike |title=Matt Moore is better than you might think: Left-hander fans 9 in Phillies' win over Miami |url=https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/baseball/professional/matt-moore-is-better-than-you-might-think-left-hander-fans-9-in-phillies-win/article_9546f7fc-e683-11eb-8733-83b9f5e154ef.html |access-date=July 16, 2021 |work=The Press of Atlantic City |date=July 16, 2021}} Despite struggles in recent starts, Phillies manager Joe Girardi gave Moore a start against the Cincinnati Reds on August 11. Moore no-hit the Reds through 6 innings, throwing only 76 pitches while walking 2, but was removed in the 7th. The combined no-hit bid ended in the 8th when Archie Bradley gave up a solo homerun to Tyler Stephenson. Moore would however earn the win as the Phillies won the game 6–1.{{Cite web|title=Reds vs. Phillies - Game Summary - August 14, 2021 - ESPN|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401228807|access-date=August 15, 2021|website=ESPN.com|language=en}} Moore finished the 2021 season with a 2–4 record and a 6.29 ERA.

=Texas Rangers (second stint)=

On March 14, 2022, Moore signed a minor league contract with the Rangers.{{Cite web |last=Blake |first=John |date=March 14, 2022 |title=Rangers sign free agent LHP Martín Pérez to one-year contract |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-rangers-sign-free-agent-lhp-martin-perez-to-one-year-contract |access-date=March 17, 2022 |website=MLB.com}} He opened the 2022 season with the Round Rock Express, and Texas selected his contract to the active roster on April 16.{{Cite web |date=April 16, 2022 |title=Rangers place RHP Josh Sborz on 10-day injured list, select LHP Matt Moore from Round Rock (AAA) |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-rangers-place-rhp-josh-sborz-on-10-day-injured-list-select-lhp-mat |access-date=April 16, 2022 |website=MLB.com}} Moore spent the 2022 season as a reliever and excelled in the new role, posting a 5–2 record with a 1.95 ERA and 83 strikeouts over 74 innings in 63 appearances.{{Cite magazine |last=Postins |first=Matthew |date=November 3, 2022 |title=Rangers 40-Man Roster Wraps: Matt Moore |url=https://www.si.com/mlb/rangers/news/texas-rangers-40-man-roster-matt-moore-profile-review-offseason |access-date=January 9, 2023 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}

=Los Angeles Angels=

On February 16, 2023, Moore signed a 1-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels worth $7.55 million.{{cite web |last1=Harrigan |first1=Thomas |title=Angels sign lefty reliever Moore to 1-year deal |url=https://www.mlb.com/angels/news/matt-moore-angels-deal |website=MLB.com |language=en |date=February 16, 2023}} In 41 appearances for the Angels, he logged a 2.66 ERA with 49 strikeouts in 44.0 innings of work. He was placed on waivers by the team on August 29.{{Cite web|title=MLB waiver claims: Yankees' Harrison Bader scooped up by Reds, Lucas Giolito lands back in AL Central|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-waiver-claims-yankees-harrison-bader-scooped-up-by-reds-lucas-giolito-lands-back-in-al-central/amp/|access-date=August 31, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}

=Cleveland Guardians=

On August 31, 2023, the Cleveland Guardians claimed Moore off waivers.{{cite web | last=Castrovince | first=Anthony | title=Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo López, Matt Moore claimed by Guardians | website=MLB.com | date=2023-08-31 | url=https://www.mlb.com/news/lucas-giolito-reynaldo-lopez-matt-moore-claimed-by-guardians | access-date=2024-11-09}} In 5 games for the Guardians, Moore registered a 3.86 ERA with 8 strikeouts in {{fraction|4|2|3}} innings of work.

=Miami Marlins=

On September 19, 2023, Moore was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins.{{Cite web |last=Passan |first=Jeff |author-link=Jeff Passan |date=2023-09-19 |title=Marlins claim Moore off waivers to aid playoff hunt |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38439948/marlins-claim-reliever-matt-moore-waivers-guardians |access-date=2024-11-09 |website=ESPN.com}} He made three scoreless appearances for Miami before he was designated for assignment on October 1.{{Cite web |last=Deeds |first=Nick |date=2023-04-20 |title=Marlins Designate Matt Moore For Assignment |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/10/marlins-designate-matt-moore-for-assignment.html |access-date=2024-11-09 |website=MLB Trade Rumors}} On October 5, Moore elected free agency.{{cite web | last=Farkas | first=Brady | title=Former All-Star Pitcher Heads to Free Agency This Offseason | website=Yardbarker | date=2024-10-06 | url=https://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/former_all_star_pitcher_heads_to_free_agency_this_offseason/s1_17016_39354800 | access-date=2024-11-09}}

=Los Angeles Angels (second stint)=

On January 27, 2024, Moore signed a one-year, $9 million contract to return to the Los Angeles Angels.{{cite web | last1=Bollinger | first1=Rhett | last2=Murphy | first2=Brian | title=Matt Moore returning to Angels | website=MLB.com | date=2024-01-31 | url=https://www.mlb.com/news/matt-moore-angels-free-agent-contract | access-date=2024-11-09}} He made 51 appearances for the Angels, compiling a 5–3 record and 5.03 ERA with 41 strikeouts across {{fraction|48|1|3}} innings pitched. On August 27, Moore was placed on the injured list with left elbow soreness.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-27 |title=Angels' Moore heads to IL due to elbow soreness |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/41017446/angels-send-matt-moore-il-bring-ryan-miller |access-date=2025-02-01 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} He was transferred to the 60–day injured list on September 10, ending his season.{{Cite web|title=Angels' Matt Moore: Moved to 60-day IL|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/angels-matt-moore-moved-to-60-day-il/|access-date=December 1, 2024|website=cbssports.com|date=September 10, 2024 |language=en}}

=Boston Red Sox=

On February 20, 2025, Moore signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox.{{Cite web|title=Red Sox, Matt Moore Agree To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/02/red-sox-sign-matt-moore.html|access-date=February 20, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} He was assigned to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox to begin the year, but did not make an appearance due to arm soreness. Moore was released by the Red Sox organization on April 10.{{Cite web|title=Red Sox Release Matt Moore|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/04/red-sox-release-matt-moore.html|access-date=April 14, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}

Pitcher profile

Early in his career, sports journalists predicted that Moore would become the Rays' ace because of his strong pitch repertoire and velocity.{{cite news |last1=Rosenbaum |first1=Mike |title=MLB Prospects: Matt Moore Has Ace Potential in Loaded Tampa Bay Rays Rotation |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1123377-mlb-prospects-matt-moore-has-ace-potential-in-loaded-tampa-bay-rays-rotation |access-date=May 2, 2021 |work=Bleacher Report |date=March 28, 2012 |archive-date=May 9, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150509062300/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1123377-mlb-prospects-matt-moore-has-ace-potential-in-loaded-tampa-bay-rays-rotation |url-status=live }} Baseball America and Keith Law of ESPN both ranked Moore second among all 2012 prospects, behind Bryce Harper,{{cite web |title=2012 Top 100 MLB Prospects |url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/2012-top-100-prospects/preview/ |website=Baseball America |access-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-date=January 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129212711/https://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/top-100-prospects/2012/2612998.html |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last1=Law |first1=Keith |title=Updating the top prospects |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/insider/story/_/id/6768361/mlb-keith-law-updated-2011-top-50-prospects |access-date=May 2, 2021 |work=ESPN.com |date=July 14, 2011 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502201529/https://www.espn.com/mlb/insider/story/_/id/6768361/mlb-keith-law-updated-2011-top-50-prospects |url-status=live }} while MLB.com placed him in the third slot, behind Harper and Mike Trout.{{cite web |title=2011 Prospect Watch |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2011/#list=prospects |website=MLB.com |publisher=Major League Baseball |access-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-date=April 29, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210429005953/http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2011/#list=prospects |url-status=live }} After returning from Tommy John surgery, however, Moore struggled with his pitch velocity and control, giving up large numbers of earned runs as he threw balls at hittable speeds and strike zone locations.{{cite news |last1=Engel |first1=Mac |title=Matt Moore at center of Rangers' messy reclamation projects |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mac-engel/article210655259.html |access-date=May 2, 2021 |work=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |date=May 7, 2018 |archive-date=May 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510041539/http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mac-engel/article210655259.html |url-status=live }} His time in the NPB showed an improved performance, and Phillies manager Joe Girardi was keen to sign Moore in the hopes that he would add depth to the back end of the Phillies' starting rotation, serving as a player who has "pitched in tough situations" and could contend with aces Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler.{{cite news |last1=McGarry |first1=Mike |title=Phillies add veteran starter Matt Moore to rotation hopefuls |url=https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/baseball/phillies-add-veteran-starter-matt-moore-to-rotation-hopefuls/article_645f2f02-bac6-5797-aaf9-81a9ba06f842.html |access-date=May 2, 2021 |work=Press of Atlantic City |date=February 4, 2021 |archive-date=February 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204205636/https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/baseball/phillies-add-veteran-starter-matt-moore-to-rotation-hopefuls/article_645f2f02-bac6-5797-aaf9-81a9ba06f842.html |url-status=live }}

Moore utilizes a four-pitch repertoire consisting of a {{convert|92|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} four-seam fastball, an {{convert|83|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} changeup, an {{convert|80|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} curveball, and an {{convert|89|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} cut fastball.{{cite web |title=Matt Moore Statcast, Visuals & Advanced Metrics |url=https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/matt-moore-519043?stats=statcast-r-pitching-mlb |website=Baseball Savant |publisher=Major League Baseball |access-date=May 1, 2021 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502201526/https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/matt-moore-519043?stats=statcast-r-pitching-mlb |url-status=live }} He and reliever Dellin Betances are known for having a unique grip on their four-seam fastball, in which they tuck their thumb under the ball, which some sports journalists and fellow pitchers believe negatively impacts their pitch control.{{cite news |last1=Sarris |first1=Eno |title=Does the way Dellin Betances and Matt Moore hold their fastballs affect their command? |url=https://theathletic.com/132437/2017/10/20/does-the-way-dellin-betances-and-matt-moore-hold-their-fastballs-affect-their-command/ |access-date=May 1, 2021 |work=The Athletic |date=October 20, 2017 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502035233/https://theathletic.com/132437/2017/10/20/does-the-way-dellin-betances-and-matt-moore-hold-their-fastballs-affect-their-command/ |url-status=live |url-access=subscription}} Moore's most consistent flaw has been his walk total; in 2013, his best season statistically, he walked 76 batters in 150 innings.{{cite news |last1=Seidman |first1=Corey |title=Matt Moore has answered one question about Phillies' season-opening rotation |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/phillies/matt-moore-phillies-2021-rotation-spring-training-pirates |access-date=May 2, 2021 |publisher=NBC Sports Philadelphia |date=March 14, 2021 |archive-date=March 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210314205723/https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/phillies/matt-moore-phillies-2021-rotation-spring-training-pirates |url-status=live }}

Personal life

In the offseason, Moore lives with his wife Anna, a labor and delivery nurse, and their son in Scottsdale, Arizona.{{cite news |last1=Rosenthal |first1=Ken |title=Rosenthal: A new (old) adventure for Matt Moore |url=https://theathletic.com/1721333/2020/04/03/rosenthal-a-new-old-adventure-for-matt-moore/ |access-date=May 2, 2021 |work=The Athletic |date=April 3, 2020 |archive-date=January 29, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129163426/https://theathletic.com/1721333/2020/04/03/rosenthal-a-new-old-adventure-for-matt-moore/ |url-status=live |url-access=subscription}} Their son was born in February 2019 in Tampa.{{cite news |last1=McCoskey |first1=Chris |title=Tigers LHP Matt Moore keeps grinding despite imminent birth of first child |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2019/02/13/detroit-tigers-lhp-matt-moore-keeps-grinding-despite-imminent-birth-first-child/2858894002/ |access-date=May 2, 2021 |work=The Detroit News |date=February 13, 2019 |archive-date=January 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126162522/https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2019/02/13/detroit-tigers-lhp-matt-moore-keeps-grinding-despite-imminent-birth-first-child/2858894002/ |url-status=live }}

Moore is Catholic. He has a tattoo on his left shoulder of Saint Michael, his sponsor saint at his Confirmation.{{cite news |last1=Tompkin |first1=Marc |title=Rays Tales: More on Moore |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/rays/rays-tales-more-on-moore/1192201/ |access-date=May 2, 2021 |work=Tampa Bay Times |date=September 17, 2011 |archive-date=June 30, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130630054716/http://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/rays/rays-tales-more-on-moore/1192201 |url-access=limited}}