Reliever Matt Moore claimed by Marlins off waivers from Guardians

By The Associated Press

Cleveland Guardians' Matt Moore pitches in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Sue Ogrocki]

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins claimed left-handed reliever Matt Moore off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians to solidify their bullpen for the last 10 days of the regular season. Miami’s bullpen The Marlins’ bullpen has a 4.19 ERA, 18th among the 30 teams. The 34-year-old Moore began the season with the Los Angeles Angels and was claimed off waivers by Cleveland on Aug. 31. After beginning his career as a starter in Tampa Bay and San Francisco, Moore has transitioned into a reliever the past two years. Moore is 4-1 with a 2.77 ERA in 46 appearances with the Angels and Guardians.