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With the Rangers, Matt Moore has his shot at career resurrection

Editor's note: This is part of a series of Rangers player outlooks for the offseason. SportsDay Rangers insider Gerry Fraley breaks down how each player did in 2017 and what to expect going forward.

MATT MOORE

Position: Left-handed starting pitcher

Size: 6 feet 3, 210 pounds

Opening day age: 28

How acquired: Obtained from San Francisco along with international bonus money for minor-league right-handers Israel Cruz and Sam Wolff on Dec. 15, 2017

Major league service time: 6 years

Contract status: Club holds an option on him for 2019 at $10 million, with a $750,000 buyout

2017 recap: Moore ranked among the worst starting pitchers in the majors last season.