SAM MOLL NEWS

Shut down for season Moll (shoulder impingement) is being shut down for the season, MLB.com reports.

Impact The Reds want Moll to focus on offseason treatments. The left-hander had been dealing with a shoulder injury since mid-June, but it worsened Sept. 6 while he was warming up in the bullpen. Moll ends the year with a 3.35 ERA, a 1.09 WHIP, 38 strikeouts and 14 walks over 37.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Reds place LHP Sam Moll (shoulder) on 15-day injured list The Cincinnati Reds placed left-hander Sam Moll on the 15-day injured list on Sunday because of a left shoulder impingement.In a correspondi...

SEPTEMBER 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sidelined by shoulder issue The Reds placed Moll on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a left shoulder impingement.

Impact The left-hander presumably suffered the injury during Saturday's appearance against the Mets, during which he surrendered three runs on a hit, a walk and a hit-by-pitch without recording an out. Moll will be eligible to return during the final week of the season, but he may have already thrown his final pitch of 2024.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Quintana gets 100th win as Mets blank Reds 4-0 for 9th straight victory

Jose Quintana earned his 100th career win with 6 2/3 sharp innings as the surging New York Mets extended their longest winning streak in more than six years with a 4-0 victory over...

SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jeimer Candelario homers twice, Reds beat Guardians 4-2 to split Ohio Cup opening series

Jeimer Candelario homered twice and drove in all four runs and the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-2 on Wednesday night to split the opening series of the...

JUNE 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quality start from Nick Lodolo, homer by Jeimer Candelario lift Reds to 3-1 win over Cardinals

Nick Lodolo came off the injured list to pitch 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball, Jeimer Candelario homered and the Cincinnati Reds won a season-high fourth straight game, 3-1 over the...

MAY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steer and Benson homer and the Reds get another solid start from Greene in a 3-1 win over Dodgers

Spencer Steer and Will Benson homered, Hunter Greene pitched six innings of one-run ball and the Cincinnati Reds dealt the Los Angeles Dodgers a season-high fourth straight loss, s...

MAY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fernando Tatis Jr. hits a go-ahead double in the 10th inning as the Padres beat the Reds 6-4

Fernando Tatis Jr. doubled home the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning and the San Diego Padres beat the reeling Cincinnati Reds 6-4 to secure a series win

MAY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resumes rehab assignment Moll (shoulder) made his first appearance in a week for Triple-A Louisville on Sunday while on a rehab assignment. He allowed a walk and struck out one over a scoreless inning.

Impact Moll began his stint with Louisville on March 29 and pitched regularly until the rehab assignment was paused a week ago, per C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. The pause occurred after he threw on back-to-back days.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Moll (shoulder) was assigned to Triple-A Louisville on Friday for a rehab assignment, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Moll was sidelined for most of spring training due to a shoulder impingement and has opened the season on the 15-day injured list. The early assignment to Triple-A indicates he should be able to join the Reds early in the season.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Makes spring debut Moll allowed two runs on two hits and two walks over one inning in Monday's spring game against the Giants.

Impact Moll, who was delayed by left shoulder soreness, made his spring debut Monday. Despite the results, Moll is a lock for a bullpen spot provided he can build up over the next week.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Set for spring debut Moll (shoulder) will make his Cactus League debut Monday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Moll came into camp behind schedule after feeling some left shoulder soreness during his offseason throwing program. He's been cleared for game action, though, and the Reds believe he can ramp up in time for Opening Day. Assuming health, Moll should be one of the team's key left-handed relievers.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Day possible Molle (shoulder) has a chance to be ready in time for Opening Day, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Moll entered training camp behind schedule and hasn't yet pitched in a major league spring training game, but has been able to put in the work and is ahead of teammate Alex Young. With Young beginning the season on the IL, there's a greater need for Moll as a lefty specialist, which might lead to a few more opportunities to record holds early on.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win Moll (2-3) allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two over two scoreless innings to earn the win over Cleveland on Tuesday.

Impact Moll and others in the bullpen combined for six scoreless innings, giving the offense a chance to overcome a disastrous outing from starter Hunter Greene. Moll has not allowed a run over his last 19 appearances (18 innings) and sports a shiny 0.76 ERA across 23.2 innings since being acquired by the Reds at the trade deadline.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

A's deal Moll to Reds for hard-throwing righty Boyle LOS ANGELES – Earlier this month, the A’s made it clear to playoff-contending clubs that they were open for trade business by sending Shinta...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Reds acquire LHP Sam Moll from Athletics The Cincinnati Reds acquired left-handed reliever Sam Moll from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for right-hander Joe Boyle on Monday.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

MLB trade grades: Reds nab left-handed relief help, add Sam Moll in deal with A's Moll has been especially effective against left-handed hitters this season, holding them to a .176 average.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cincinnati Reds acquire lefty reliever Sam Moll in a trade with the Oakland Athletics The Cincinnati Reds have acquired reliever Sam Moll in a trade with the Oakland Athletics

AUGUST 1, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Cincinnati Reds acquire lefty reliever Sam Moll in a trade with the Oakland Athletics

The Cincinnati Reds have acquired reliever Sam Moll in a trade with the Oakland Athletics

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds trade for Moll to bolster bullpen CHICAGO -- The Reds swung their first deal ahead of Tuesday's Trade Deadline by acquiring left-handed reliever Sam Moll from the A's on Mond...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Traded to Reds The Athletics traded Moll to Cincinnati on Monday in exchange for Joe Boyle, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Moll has taken a notable step back this season from his 2022 campaign, putting up a 4.54 ERA and 1.41 WHIP across 37.2 innings. Moll's high strikeout rate could buy him a few high-leverage appearances with Cincinnati, but the 31-year-old lefty likely won't be the Reds' go-to arm late in games.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first career save Moll allowed two hits and struck out two without walking a batter in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Yankees.

Impact Moll wasn't exactly sharp, but he was able to navigate the traffic on the basepaths to earn his first career save. He's filled a high-leverage role at times this year with five holds through 34 appearances, but Trevor May has handled most of the Athletics' closing chances in June. Moll has a 3.99 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 35:15 K:BB over 29.1 innings, though the lack of leads to protect limits his appeal in most fantasy formats despite the strong strikeout numbers.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To serve as opener Friday Moll will serve as the A's opener Friday against the Brewers, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Luis Medina had been the listed starter for Oakland, but he'll instead operate in bulk relief. Moll owns a 4.57 ERA through 21.2 innings this year, working exclusively out of the bullpen.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes third loss Monday Moll (0-3) took the loss against the Pirates on Monday, allowing an earned run on two hits over one inning. He struck out one.

Impact Tasked with preserving a 4-4 tie upon entering in the eighth, Moll wasn't quite up to the task, ultimately allowing an Andrew McCutchen sacrifice fly that would prove to be the difference in the game. The left-hander saw a five-appearance scoreless streak snapped with Monday's stumble, and although he does boast a career-high 10.0 K/9 at the moment and has yet to allow a home run through 21.2 innings, he's also carrying a career-worst 5.4 BB/9.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Sunday Moll (0-2) took the loss in extra innings against the Mets on Sunday, allowing an unearned run in 1.1 innings while also recording a strikeout.

Impact Moll was a prototypical tough-luck loser in the one-run defeat, especially considering his outing began with an inning-ending double play he induced from Eduardo Escobar with the bases loaded in the ninth to preserve a 3-3 tie. However, a Francisco Alvarez sacrifice fly that moved Escobar, the inning-opening runner, to third base in the 10th ended up costing Moll, as a Zach Jackson wild pitch eventually allowed the Mets' third baseman to cross the plate with what proved to be the winning run. The 31-year-old southpaw hasn't allowed an earned run in seven of his eight appearances, making him a trusted relief asset early.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE