The Kansas City Royals have signed veteran left-hander Matt Moore to a minor league contract, adding a 37-year-old pitcher with 13 Major League seasons to their depth pool.
MLB Trade Rumors reported the signing Saturday, citing the Royals' official player development account. The report said Moore did not pitch during the 2025 season, making this a return to professional baseball rather than a straight major league roster move.
Royals Add Veteran Left-Handed Depth
MLB's official Stats API lists Moore as a left-handed pitcher whose big league debut came on Sept. 14, 2011. The same player record lists his most recent MLB game as Aug. 25, 2024.
The contract being a minor league deal is the important part. Kansas City is not committing an active roster spot here; it is giving Moore a path back into games and giving the organization another experienced arm to evaluate.
Moore's career length gives the move some context. A 13-season major league resume is not typical emergency depth, but the year away from pitching also makes the signing more of a measured flyer than an immediate bullpen answer.
Minor League Deal Keeps Risk Low
The Royals have not announced major league usage plans in the sourced report, and this article does not project one. The verified news is narrower: Moore is back in pro ball on a minor league agreement after sitting out last season.
For Kansas City, the move is a depth transaction with a clear upside case. If Moore shows enough stuff and health in the minors, the Royals can reassess; if not, the cost and roster exposure remain limited.