OUTMatt Moore
RP FA
Sun 5/27/18 11:31 PM

Moore (knee) will be activated from the 10-day disabled list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Mariners, Dic Humphrey of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moore would have been ready to come off the DL as soon as Tuesday, but the Rangers elected to give him an extra day to recover from the right knee issue before slotting him back into the rotation. Though he shouldn't face any restrictions Wednesday following the brief shutdown period, Moore's spot in the rotation is likely on thin ice after he struggled mightily through his first 10 outings (nine starts) prior to hitting the DL. Over 41.2 innings this season, Moore has gone 1-5 with a 7.99 ERA and 2.02 WHIP.

OUTMatt Moore
RP FA
Sun 5/27/18 9:44 AM

Moore (knee) threw a bullpen session Saturday, and the Rangers are waiting to see how the left-hander responds before setting their rotation for their upcoming four-game series against Seattle, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
If Moore responds with no problems, then he could pitch Tuesday, the day he's eligible to come off the disabled, although manager Jeff Banister is considering giving Austin Bibens-Dirkx a second start so that all starters get an extra day of rest.

OUTMatt Moore
RP FA
Sat 5/26/18 6:57 AM

Moore (knee) emerged from a throwing session Thursday with no setback and is hopeful to be activated off the disabled list to start Tuesday in Seattle, Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moore, who is battling soreness in his right knee, will go through another workout Saturday before manager Jeff Banister makes a decision on the left-hander.

OUTMatt Moore
RP FA
Thu 5/24/18 5:38 PM

Moore (knee) could rejoin the Rangers' rotation Tuesday against the Mariners, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moore landed on the disabled list over the weekend with right knee soreness, but it appears his stay on the shelf could be a brief one. He threw 70 pitches in a live batting practice session Thursday and could be cleared to rejoin the Rangers when first eligible on Tuesday if his knee responds positively to the session. The southpaw compiled a 7.99 ERA across 41.2 innings prior to landing on the disabled list, so expectations should be kept in check upon his return to the rotation.

OUTMatt Moore
RP FA
Sat 5/19/18 7:55 PM

Moore was placed on the 10-day disabled list with right knee soreness Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Moore has an ugly 7.99 ERA through 41.2 innings so far this season, so the Rangers would love it if he could trace all his struggles back to an injury. Unfortunately, it's equally likely that the team is playing up a minor issue in order to give Moore some time out of the firing line after his disappointing start. He posted a 5.52 ERA last season for San Francisco, though, so there's little reason to believe that he'll suddenly be a capable starter after he returns from the disabled list. In a corresponding move, Ariel Jurado was called up from Double-A Frisco to take Moore's place in the rotation.

OUTMatt Moore
RP FA
Sat 5/19/18 4:06 AM

Moore allowed five runs (four earned) on five hits in a no-decision against the White Sox on Friday, striking out five and walking three in 3.2 innings.
EDGE Analysis
Moore struggled in Friday's outing, needing 92 pitches (61 for strikes) to get through 3.2 innings. Across his last four starts, Moore has allowed 22 earned runs in 16.1 innings of work, ballooning his ERA to 7.99 on the year. Opponents are hitting .344 off the left-hander, with lefties actually hitting .429 with two home runs against him. Moore is scheduled to face off against the Yankees at home in his next start, but he needs to start pitching more effectively to keep his spot in the rotation.

OUTMatt Moore
RP FA
Thu 5/17/18 11:50 PM

Moore will start for the Rangers on Friday against the White Sox, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
The initial plan lined up the southpaw for a Saturday outing, but he will take the hill a day earlier as he clings to a rotation spot. Even with the strikeout-friendly Pale Hose staring him down, Moore doesn't inspire much confidence, considering he's been one of the league's worst starters on the season with a 7.82 ERA and 2.00 WHIP.

OUTMatt Moore
RP FA
Tue 5/15/18 8:59 PM

The Rangers currently plan on Moore making his next scheduled start against the White Sox on Saturday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moore (1-5) has been one of the worst starting pitchers in the league this season, with a 7.82 WHIP and 2.00 WHIP and only 28 strikeouts over 38 innings. Opposing hitters have a .349/.418/.554 slash line against the 28-year-old this season, but the Rangers seem to have limited options in term of replacement starting options, keeping Moore in the rotation for the time being.

OUTMatt Moore
RP FA
Mon 5/14/18 6:27 AM

Manager Jeff Banister he will "continue to evaluate" Moore's spot in the rotation after the left-hander was chased after three innings in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Moore started the game well, fanning four over the first two innings, but endured a 32-pitch, three-run third inning and was pulled by Banister after just 72 pitches. The manager said he wanted to make the change while the Rangers still had an opportunity to win, which suggests Moore has lost Banister's confidence. If Moore stays in the rotation, his next start is expected to be Saturday on the road against the White Sox.

OUTMatt Moore
RP FA
Wed 5/9/18 6:49 AM

Moore will pitch on schedule Sunday against the Astros, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moore's status became uncertain after he was rocked in his last two starts, upping his season ERA to 7.71. Manager Jeff Banister confirmed no changes to the rotation, so the left-hander will take the ball on schedule. Fantasy owners will need to decide if a start against the Astros' powerful lineup is worth it.