Career Crossroads! MLB Veteran Makes Crucial Decision After Red Sox Release
The Boston Red Sox are close to finalizing their 2025 season roster, but they’ve had to make some difficult decisions along the way.
On Saturday, the Red Sox released some older veterans, including 35-year-old pitcher Matt Moore. The decision to release Moore wasn’t a surprise, as he was among the least dynamic pitchers on the roster.
Despite being released by the Red Sox, Moore had the option of joining the Triple-A Worcester team or testing his luck in free agency this close to the 2025 season.
A day after being released, Moore said he would play for the Triple-A team and remain with the organization, per WEEI’s Rob Bradford.
The veteran signed a minor league deal with the Red Sox on Feb. 20, allowing him to decide whether to remain with a minor league player or become a free agent.
Moore was once considered a rising star in MLB. By his third year, he had become a major league pitcher for the Miami Marlins and was named an All-Star in 2013.
However, Moore missed all but two games the following season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Since then, he hasn’t quite regained the elite form he showed early in his Miami career.
Last season, Moore signed a one-year, $9 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels. Over 48.1 innings in 51 games, he allowed 39 hits, 31 runs (including 11 home runs), and 26 walks. His ERA for the season finished at 5.03, and he struck out 41 batters.
Now, Moore is facing the twilight of his career. He would rather stay with one team, possibly filling in for an injured player on the Boston roster, than pursue another opportunity elsewhere.
