Sam Moll
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May 21 2025The Reds reinstated Moll (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Moll's 30-day rehab window coming to a close, the Reds were content with the members of their nine-man bullpen and opted to keep the lefty at Triple-A rather than opening a spot for him on the 26-man active roster. Moll should still rank near the top of the list for a call-up if the Reds require another relief arm at any point. The southpaw had posted a 6.52 ERA and 1.97 WHIP over 9.2 innings during his rehab assignment with Louisville, but he delivered scoreless appearances in four of his last five outings.
May 11 2025Moll (shoulder) has allowed five runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out nine over seven innings across seven appearances while on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moll was added to the 15-day injured list in mid-April with a left shoulder impingement and has been eligible for activation since April 26. Relievers usually don't require this many rehab innings before being activated, and after beginning his stint with Louisville on April 22, the Reds are getting close to using the maximum 30 days allowed.
Apr 14 2025The Reds placed Moll on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left shoulder impingement. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moll hadn't pitched in a week and his velocity was down in his last appearance, so it seems this is something he's been dealing with for a little while. It's not yet clear how much time he might miss.
Jan 9 2025Moll (shoulder) agreed to a one-year, $1.001 million contract with the Reds on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander landed on the injured list late last season due to a shoulder impingement but should be ready for the start of spring training. Moll made 48 appearances for the Reds last year and had a 3.35 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 38:14 K:BB over 37.2 innings.
Sep 22 2024Moll (shoulder impingement) is being shut down for the season, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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, 1.09 WHIP, 38 strikeouts and 14 walks over 37.2 innings.
Sep 8 2024The Reds placed Moll on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a left shoulder impingement. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 15 2024The Reds recalled Moll from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moll has made five scoreless appearances during his time with the big club this season. He will provide manager David Bell with another left-hander in the bullpen.
May 6 2024The Reds optioned Moll to Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moll had made five scoreless appearances after coming off the injured list April 23, but he nonetheless now finds himself without a spot on the 26-man active roster. The Reds will make a corresponding move prior to Tuesday's game, with Frankie Montas (forearm) presumably on track to be activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his start that day versus the Diamondbacks.
Apr 24 2024Moll allowed two hits and struck out two over a scoreless ninth inning in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moll was activated off the injured list and made his season debut after dealing with a left shoulder impingement that delayed his offseason throwing program. Tuesday's blowout win gave manager David Bell a chance to introduce Moll in a low-leverage situation. The left-hander was brilliant for the Reds in 2023; Cincinnati acquired him from Oakland on Aug. 1, and he logged a 0.73 ERA over 25 appearances.
Apr 23 2024The Reds activated Moll (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moll has been out all season with a left shoulder issue and had experienced a minor setback earlier this month, but he's been cleared to rejoin the Reds' bullpen after allowing six runs with a 6:2 K:BB over 7.1 rehab innings. The southpaw earned high-leverage work with the Reds last season, but he'll probably be eased into such situations initially this year.
Apr 15 2024Moll (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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 29 2024Moll (shoulder) was sent to Triple-A Louisville on Friday to begin a rehab assignment, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 suggests he should be able to join the Reds by the middle of April.
Mar 27 2024The Reds placed Moll (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moll was sidelined for most of camp due to shoulder soreness and isn't ready for the start of the regular season. The left-hander was able to make his spring debut last week, and he could join the Reds when first eligible in mid-April .
Mar 22 2024Reds manager David Bell said Friday that Moll (shoulder) will begin the season on the injured list, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moll made his spring debut Monday after being sidelined by shoulder soreness, but he won't be ready to start the season. The left-hander will continue ramping up his workload before joining the active roster.
Mar 19 2024Moll allowed two runs on two hits and two walks over one inning in Monday's spring game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 18 2024Moll (shoulder) will make his Cactus League debut Monday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 17 2024Moll (shoulder) has a chance to be ready in time for Opening Day, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moll entered training camp behind schedule and hasn't yet pitched in a major-league spring training game, but he has been able to put in 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.
Sep 27 2023Moll (2-3) allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two over two scoreless innings to earn the win over Cleveland on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 31 2023The Athletics traded Moll to Cincinnati on Monday in exchange for Joe Boyle, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 27 2023Moll 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 8 2023Moll will serve as the A's opener Friday against the Brewers, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 6 2023Moll (0-3) took the loss against the Pirates on Monday, allowing an earned run on two hits over one inning. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Entrusted 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.
Mar 20 2023Moll owns a 5.68 ERA and 2.05 WHIP across 6.1 innings in five Cactus League appearances. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Feb 27 2023Moll (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 reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 23 2022Moll (shoulder) will not return in 2022, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 16 2022Moll hit the injured list with a left shoulder strain Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 13 2022Moll (2-1) took the loss against the Astros on Friday, allowing four earned runs on three hits and a walk without recording an out. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 9 2022Moll fired two scoreless innings in a loss to the Astros on Friday, allowing two hits and recording a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 23 2022Moll (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 21 2022Moll was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Athletics didn't announce whether Moll had tested positive for the virus himself, so it's unclear when he's expected back. Domingo Tapia was called up to take Moll's place in the bullpen.
Jun 4 2022Moll allowed an earned run on two hits and two intentional walks over two-thirds of an inning in a loss to the Red Sox on Friday. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moll stumbled in the ninth inning after the Athletics had closed to within two runs in the eighth on Jed Lowrie's timely double. The left-hander has typically been much more reliable than he demonstrated Friday, but despite the hiccup, he still boasts an impressive 1.50 ERA and 1.11 WHIP to go along with a pair of victories and five holds.
May 25 2022Moll (2-0) recorded the win in a victory over the Mariners on Tuesday, firing 1.1 scoreless innings during which he allowed a hit and recorded three strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moll continues to roll along as the Athletics' most effective reliever not named Dany Jimenez, as he's allowed just a single run across 17 appearances. The southpaw is working on a four-appearance scoreless streak during which he's posted an 8:1 K:BB over four innings.
May 21 2022Moll (1-0) recorded the win in a victory over the Angels on Friday, firing a scoreless frame during which he issued a walk and recorded three strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander put together yet another impressive outing in what has been a stellar first month-plus of the season, lowering his ERA and WHIP to 0.73 and 1.05, respectively. Moll has yielded just a single earned run across 12.1 innings, and the 30-year-old has also contributed five holds in addition to Friday's victory.
Apr 22 2022Moll was credited with his third hold in a win over the Orioles on Thursday, firing a scoreless two-thirds of an inning during which he issued a walk and recorded a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander extended his season-opening scoreless streak to six appearances and surrendered only his second hit of the season. Moll's early success and workload have given his early-season value a nice boost in formats that count holds, and he should continue to be relied on consistently as a trusted left-handed bullpen asset.
Apr 11 2022Moll recorded his first hold in a win over the Phillies on Sunday, firing a perfect sixth inning during which he recorded two strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moll carried over the momentum he'd generated during an impressive Cactus League stint into his first appearance of the regular season, breezing through his one frame Sunday on 14 pitches. The 30-year-old southpaw also provided encouraging results last season during a brief eight-appearance sample with the big-league club, recording a 3.48 ERA across 10.1 innings.
Apr 5 2022Moll finished Cactus League play with a 1.59 ERA and 9:0 K:BB across 5.2 innings over six appearances. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw provided encouraging results in preparation for what Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports could be a fluid role behind established closer Lou Trivino to start the season. Moll will be one of three southpaws in Oakland's bullpen to start the 2022 campaign -- Kirby Snead and A.J. Puk being the other two -- and he'll look to build on a brief but solid 2021 big-league stint during which he posted a 3.48 ERA and 1.26 WHIP across 10.1 innings over eight appearances.
Sep 26 2021The Athletics activated Moll from the paternity list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty rejoins Oakland's bullpen after being on paternity leave since Thursday. He figures to pitch in low-leverage situations during the last week of the regular season.
Sep 23 2021Moll was placed on the paternity list Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moll made a pair of relief appearances early this week and struck out three in three scoreless innings. He'll be away from the team for up to three games following the birth of his child.
Sep 18 2021Moll was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Moll will take the roster spot left vacant by Daulton Jefferies, who landed on the injured list with an elbow issue. Jefferies had been scheduled to start Saturday against the Angels, so Moll could potentially be involved right away if Oakland elects to go with a bullpen game.
Sep 7 2021Moll was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has not allowed a run across four appearances in the majors this season, sporting a 4:4 K:BB in 4.2 innings. Frankie Montas (visa issues) was activated from the restricted list in a corresponding move.
Sep 3 2021Moll was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old has been in the minors since later July and will rejoin the A's with Frankie Montas (visa issues) heading to the restricted list. Moll hasn't given up a run in 2.2 big-league innings this season and should fill a low-leverage role out of the bullpen.
Jul 27 2021The Athletics optioned Moll to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty has appeared in three games for the Athletics, throwing 2.2 scoreless frames with two strikeouts and three walks. Moll returns to the minors to clear a spot for newly acquired Andrew Chafin, but it wouldn't be shocking to see him back with the big-league club at some point this season.
Jul 21 2021Moll has fired two scoreless innings over his first two appearances with the Athletics since being called up from Triple-A Las Vegas on July 3. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old has given up one hit and two walks over that span without recording any strikeouts, but Moll's second big-league stint has certainly started better than his initial one with Oakland back in 2017, when he pitched to a 10.80 ERA and 2.40 WHIP across 6.2 innings. Moll is likely to remain in low-leverage scenarios for the time being.
Jul 3 2021The Athletics selected Moll's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He joins the big-league club just a day after being acquired from the Diamondbacks organization. Moll will join the bullpen as a replacement for Domingo Acevedo, who was optioned in a corresponding move.
Mar 31 2018Moll cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.Moll was designated for assignment Thursday after failing to earn an Opening Day roster spot with the Blue Jays. The 26-year-old allowed eight earned runs on 13 hits over 6.2 innings during a brief stint on Oakland's 25-man roster last season.
Mar 17 2018Moll was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays on Saturday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.Moll had already been optioned out of the Mariners' major-league camp before being placed on waivers and scooped up by Toronto. The 26-year-old southpaw logged 6.2 innings across 11 appearances for the A's last season, posting a 10.80 ERA, 2.40 WHIP and 7:3 K:BB. He'll compete for an Opening Day roster spot in the Blue Jays' bullpen.
Mar 11 2018The Mariners optioned Moll to Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.Moll debuted in the majors with the Athletics as a September callup last season, yielding eight runs on 13 hits and three walks over 6.2 innings. Those poor numbers likely put him on the outside looking in for a bullpen role with the Mariners entering the spring, so it's not surprising that he was an early cut for the team. Expect Moll to spend much of the 2018 campaign as a key member of the Tacoma bullpen.
Nov 30 2017Moll was claimed off waivers by the Mariners on Thursday.Moll will join his third team of the offseason after being designated for assignment by the Athletics and now the Pirates. The 25-year-old made his major-league debut in 2017, appearing in 11 games and compiling a 10.80 ERA and 2.40 WHIP across 6.2 innings. He'll likely serve as organizational bullpen depth for the Mariners next season.
Nov 27 2017Moll was claimed off waivers by the Pirates on Monday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.Moll, who was designated for assignment by the A's last week, made his major-league debut in 2017. The lefty appeared in 11 games for the big club, but struggled to a 10.80 ERA and 2.40 WHIP across just 6.2 innings. He's compiled a respectable 3.35 ERA and 8.4 K/9 across 215 minor-league innings (five seasons) and will likely serve as organizational bullpen depth for the Pirates.
Nov 20 2017Moll was designated for assignment Monday.Lou Trivino was added to the 40-man roster in a corresponding move. Moll appeared in 11 games (6.2 innings) for the big club last season, and was a liability on the mound. In that time he allowed eight runs on 13 hits and three walks.
Sep 30 2017Moll gave up an earned run on three hits over 1.1 innings in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Rangers. He also recorded a strikeout.The 25-year-old southpaw's rough introduction to the big leagues continues, as he's now given up at least one earned run in four of the last five appearances. Moll does have three holds to his credit, but he also sports an unsightly 10.50 ERA and 2.33 WHIP across the six innings encompassing his 10 appearances.
Sep 1 2017Moll notched the last out of the eighth inning in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Mariners.Just recalled from Triple-A Nashville earlier in the day, the 25-year-old southpaw's major-league debut lasted a grand total of two pitches. Moll enjoyed an impressive six-appearances stint with the Sounds before his promotion and is likely to see only sporadic work with the big-league club.
Sep 1 2017Moll was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Friday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.A waiver acquisition from Colorado in mid-August, Moll turned in six scoreless appearances with Nashville after posting a 4.18 ERA and 1.56 WHIP with the Rockies' Triple-A affiliate to begin the year. He will get his first big-league opportunity, but Moll is unlikely to pitch meaningful innings.
Aug 16 2017The A's acquired Moll from the Rockies in exchange for a player to be named later or cash and optioned him to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.Colorado effectively cut ties with its 2013 third-round pick last week, designating Moll for assignment, but the A's deemed Moll worthy of a 40-man spot. The lefty has struggled in the PCL this year, but he figures to get his first major-league opportunity in September as the A's evaluate for 2018.
Aug 11 2017Moll was designated for assignment by the Rockies on Friday.Moll was previously added to the 40-man roster to provide left-handed organizational depth for the bullpen, but hasn't impressed with Triple-A Albuquerque this season, posting a 4.18 ERA and a 1.56 WHIP over 44 relief appearances. The 25-year-old will likely stay in within the organization, unless another team decides to take a flyer.