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 AthleticsAUGUST 1, 2023 • Associated Press
SAM MOLL #50 - PITCHER - CINCINNATI REDS
1-0 W-L •
1.42 WHIP •
6.38 ERA
1-0 W-L
1.42 WHIP
6.38 ERA
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
Alonso, Mets rally to beat A's 4-3 in 10 and complete sweep
Pete Alonso tied the score in the ninth inning with his major league-leading eighth home run, and the New York Mets beat the struggling Oakland Athletics 4-3 in 10 innings to compl...APRIL 17, 2023 • Associated Press
Uneven through five spring outings Moll owns a 5.68 ERA and 2.05 WHIP across 6.1 innings in five Cactus League appearances.
Impact The southpaw has allowed four earned runs on nine hits, four walks and a hit batsman in that sample, underscoring the fact his location isn't yet near regular-season readiness. Moll has found a way around his control issues during his first two seasons with the Athletics, however, as he's garnered 16 holds while posting a 3.02 ERA in 53.2 innings over that span despite also issuing 27 walks.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Seemingly healthy for spring Moll (shoulder) is listed as an available option out of the Oakland bullpen for Monday's Cactus League game against the Rockies, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle report...
Impact Moll appears to be healthy enough to make his spring debut Monday after a left shoulder strain kept him sidelined for the final three weeks of the 2022 campaign. Before picking up the injury, the southpaw compiled a 2.91 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 46:22 K:BB across 43.1 innings for Oakland while collecting two wins and 16 holds. He'll likely settle into a middle-relief or setup role in the Athletics bullpen to begin the 2023 season.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Athletics take 5-game losing streak into matchup against the Mariners
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Will miss rest of season Moll (shoulder) will not return in 2022, the Associated Press reports.
Impact The book is therefore closed on a very encouraging campaign for the 30-year-old, who toiled in the minor leagues for eight-plus seasons with the exception of an 11-game stint with the Athletics in 2017 before finally sticking on the big-league roster in 2021. Moll truly came into his own this season, producing a 2-1 record, 2.91 ERA, 9.6 K/9 and 16 holds across 53 appearances. Under full team control through 2024, Moll should be healthy well in advance of spring training and slot into a key middle-relief role again in 2023.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rodríguez leaves with back tightness, Mariners beat A's 9-5
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Out with shoulder strain Moll hit the injured list with a left shoulder strain Friday.
Impact Moll will technically be eligible to return for the final six days of the season, but it's quite possible he's done for the year. Jared Koenig was recalled to take his place on the roster.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Langeliers ends A's 81-game triples drought in win over M's
Shane Langeliers got three hits, including Oakland’s first triple after a strange 81-game drought without a three-bagger, and the Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3AUGUST 22, 2022 • Associated Press
Rangers win 3rd straight, top A's 2-1 after Woodward firing
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Falls apart in first loss Moll (2-1) took the loss against the Astros on Friday, allowing four earned runs on three hits and a walk without recording an out.
Impact Moll's meltdown was highly atypical, considering he'd come into the night with a 2.02 ERA and had allowed more than one earned run just once in 43 appearances. However, the left-hander simply couldn't find his groove Friday after entering with Yuli Gurriel on first, putting Yordan Alvarez and Alex Bregman on via a single and a walk, respectively, before conceding a grand slam to Kyle Tucker. Moll's significant stumble aside, he's been a viable fantasy asset in formats that count holds, having garnered 12 of them alongside his pair of wins and a 10.1 K/9.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Adds to scoreless streak Friday Moll fired two scoreless innings in a loss to the Astros on Friday, allowing two hits and recording a strikeout.
Impact Moll got through his pair of frames on a relatively efficient 20 pitches, authoring his fourth straight scoreless appearance in the process. The left-hander has been one of manager Mark Kotsay's most reliable bullpen assets all season, recording a pair of victories and six holds while even logging a trio of outings of more than one inning.
JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
No-hit till 8th, M's score 2 in 9th on wild pitches, top A's
Oakland starter Frankie Montas took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, then reliever AJUNE 23, 2022 • Associated Press
Activated by Oakland Moll (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Thursday.
Impact Moll played catch on the field prior to Thursday's game against the Mariners, and he'll be available out of the bullpen after spending a few days away from the team due to the league's health and safety protocols. The southpaw has been dominant for the Athletics this year, picking up six holds while posting a 1.27 ERA, 29:13 K:BB and 1.27 WHIP in 21.1 innings over 26 relief appearances.
JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoins team Moll (undisclosed) played catch on the field prior to Thursday's game against the Mariners, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Moll was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday but has been cleared to rejoin the team following a brief period of isolation. While the southpaw hasn't yet been activated, he seems to be close to a return.
JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
