Matt Moore is staying in the AL West, it just isn’t with the Texas Rangers. The left-handed relief pitcher on Thursday agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels, the team announced. OFFICIAL: the Angels have agreed to a one-year contract with LHP Matt Moore. pic.twitter.com/eOvFiFbxDx — Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) February 16, 2023In a bounce back campaign with numbers not seen since his All-Star days in Tampa Bay, Moore, 33, became a vital piece of the Texas bullpen last season, recording a 1.95 ERA and five saves in 63 games. Now, he heads to Los Angeles as the Rangers chose to spend their money in other places this offseason, including the acquisitions of arms such as Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi and Andrew Heaney.

Source: The Guardian February 17, 2023 00:55 UTC