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How Does Matt Moore’s Fantasy Value Look In San Francisco?

By Mike Marteny

Jul 27, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore (55) delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a MLB game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 27, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore (55) delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a MLB game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Giants land Matt Moore. How does this affect his fantasy value?

After the rival Dodgers failed to land Chris Archer, the Giants landed his former teammate Matt Moore. Moore was 7-7 with a 4.08 ERA at the time of the trade. After a dreadful start to the season, Moore posted a brilliant 2.41 ERA in July. This prompted the Giants to put together this package for him:

This move dramatically increases Moore’s fantasy value. Not only will his wins increase, but being in AT&T Park and the National League in general should help all of his numbers. He finally seems to be back on the track that he was on prior to his Tommy John Surgery in 2014. If he is available in your league, which he very well may be since his is only owned in 38% of ESPN.com leagues, you should pick him up now.

Matt Andriese is 6-2 with a 2.72 ERA as a starter this year, and is a very capable replacement for Moore. Andriese is worth a look in leagues of 12 or more teams.

The struggling Jake Peavy (5.47 ERA) will move to the Giants bullpen. If for some reason you were hanging on to Peavy, you can let him go now.

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