The Los Angeles Dodgers declined relief pitcher Alex Reyes' (shoulder) $3 million club option for the 2024 season over the weekend, making him a free agent this winter, according to a source. Reyes will receive a $100,000 buyout. The 29-year-old right-hander continues to have shoulder problems and had surgery on his right shoulder in June. He didn't appear in a single game for the Dodgers in 2023 and hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2021, when he was an All-Star with the St. Louis Cardinals. Reyes will likely have to prove his health this offseason before any team takes a chance on the talented but injury-prone hurler. In his five seasons in the majors with the Cardinals, he has a strong 2.86 ERA (3.87 FIP) and 1.34 WHIP with 31 saves, 97 walks and 177 strikeouts in 145 innings over 101 appearances (seven starts).
Daniel Hudson Progressing, Alex Reyes Not Throwing Off Mound
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (ankle, knee) tore his left ACL last June but was expected to be fully recovered for the start of the 2023 season. However, he experienced right ankle tendinitis that set him back a few weeks. He's throwing bullpens in camp and is feeling healthy, but it's unclear if he'll be built up by Opening Day. Reliever Alex Reyes (shoulder) is still not throwing off a mound and isn't expected to until at least late March. But the right-hander has been throwing regularly as he recovers from a frayed labrum in his right shoulder, and the hope is that he can help the team by midseason. With no designated closer entering the 2023 season, Hudson could be firmly in the mix for the Dodgers if he's healthy. LA's other options include Evan Phillips, Alex Vesia and Brusdar Graterol.
Free-agent relief pitcher Alex Reyes has signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The All-Star closer signs a one-year deal worth $1.1 million, which includes a $3 million club option for the 2024 season. This contract is loaded with incentives that could make the deal up to $10 million. The 28-year-old missed all of the 2022 season due to a right shoulder injury. The Dodgers are uncertain if Reyes will be ready to pitch at the beginning of the season. Regardless, they believe that Reyes will be able to make an impact in their bullpen this season.
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Alex Reyes (shoulder) needs surgery to fix a damaged labrum in his right shoulder, according to sources. Reyes experienced renewed soreness in his shoulder when throwing last week and was shut down indefinitely. The 27-year-old started the regular season on the 60-day injured list, and it now looks like he'll miss the entire 2022 season, although we'll have a better timetable on his recovery after he goes under the knife. At this point, Reyes might even be lucky if he's ready to go in time for next season. It's extremely disappointing after he made his first All-Star team last year when he recorded 29 saves, a 3.24 ERA, a 1.35 WHIP and 95 strikeouts in 72 1/3 relief innings for St. Louis. Giovanny Gallegos will continue to operate as the team's closer this season.
St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Alex Reyes (shoulder) experienced shoulder soreness during his throwing session this past week. As a result, he has been shut down from throwing. Reyes underwent an MRI and the team is currently seeking a second opinion on him. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol stated that this development for Reyes was "very" discouraging. The 27-year-old has yet to make his 2022 debut. He was diagnosed with a frayed labrum prior to the start of the year and had been working his way back. With this recent development, it looks like Reyes could be missing much more time than we originally thought. We expect to have more clarity on Reyes' updated timeline soon.
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Alex Reyes (shoulder) was diagnosed with a frayed labrum in his right shoulder and received a stem-cell injection from Dr. James Andrews. Reyes will not be allowed to throw for "at least" two weeks, so the Cardinals are expecting him to return in late May or early June. It's extremely disappointing news after the former top starting pitching prospect finally stayed healthy for a whole season in 2021 and recorded 29 saves on his way to his first All-Star appearance. He was once again expected to be a big part of the team's closing situation, but now Giovanny Gallegos, Genesis Cabrera and Ryan Helsley will be St. Louis' top options for the ninth inning to begin the year. Fantasy managers should have Gallegos as the top of their list of closing options for the Cardinals.
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Alex Reyes (shoulder) will not be on the team's Opening Day roster this year. Reyes is visiting with Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday and will receive an injection to address his right shoulder soreness. The Cardinals will set a schedule on Friday for him to return to throwing. Reyes finally stayed healthy in 2021 and delivered 29 saves for fantasy managers. But the 27-year-old's injury woes are back, so Giovanny Gallegos will likely open as the team's closer in the ninth inning. Genesis Cabrera is also an option for the Red Birds for closing duties alongside Reyes, whenever he gets healthy. Reyes' fantasy shine dims a bit with this news, but once he's back in the mix for saves, he should be rostered in most formats.
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Alex Reyes (shoulder) said he underwent an MRI exam on Tuesday and is still waiting for the results on his sore right shoulder. Reyes said he's had lingering pain from last season. It's not what you want to hear with spring training games around the corner later this week. The 27-year-old hard-throwing right-hander finally stayed healthy in 2021 and rewarded his fantasy managers with 29 saves, a 3.24 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 95 strikeouts in 72 1/3 relief innings over 69 appearances out of the bullpen for the Red Birds. Although he may not see as many save chances in 2022 with Giovanny Gallegos penciled in as the closer, Reyes will still have plenty of value for his strikeout ability and as a speculative closing option if he's healthy.
St. Louis Cardinals pitchers Alex Reyes and Jordan Hicks seem to both be destined for bullpen roles, at least to start the year, according to a Tweet from Cardinals beat writer Jeff Jones. In his Tweet, Jones reported that Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol stated, "I do think getting Alex and Jordan stretched is going to be much more challenging than in a normal time." Neither Reyes nor Hicks started a game for the team last year. Hicks only appeared in a total of 10 games and struggled to the tune of a 5.40 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP. Reyes, meanwhile, led the team in saves with 29, while pitching to a 3.24 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP. Giovanny Gallegos is currently the frontrunner for saves in St. Louis this year, but both Reyes and Hicks could emerge as saves candidates as well.
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Alex Reyes ended the Cardinals season in the National League Wild Card Game by giving up a two-run walk off home run to Chris Taylor in the bottom of the ninth. Reyes, who seemingly walked every other batter he faced this season and struggled down the stretch, was inexplicably called upon to pitch with a runner on second in the bottom of the ninth inning of a winner-take-all game. The loss on the box score goes to T.J. McFarland, who had left the runner on base, but the real loss is split between manager Mike Schildt and Reyes. Reyes has excellent stuff and is hard to hit, but you can get on base against him almost every time by simply not swinging the bat.
