Sean Reynolds Unlikely To Be Ready For Opening Day
San Diego Padres right-handed pitching prospect Sean Reynolds (foot) is not expected to break camp with the Padres. Reynolds has been dealing with a stress reaction in his foot and has been wearing a walking boot. He has been unable to take the mound as well. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during the early part of the season as he should contend for a spot in the majors once he is cleared. Last season, Reynolds made his MLB debut and performed quite well as he held a 0.82 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP across his first 11 frames. He tallied 21 punchouts and generated an elite 22.7 percent hard-hit rate. In 54 innings at Triple-A last summer, the 26-year-old posted a 6.17 ERA with a 1.69 WHIP. When healthy, Reynolds should be in contention to earn a role in the San Diego bullpen given his production in the majors last season.
San Diego Padres pitching prospect Sean Reynolds (foot) is in a walking boot. Reynolds sustained a stress reaction in his right foot. He is expected to remain in the boot for at least 10 more days before undergoing further evaluation. The former fourth-round selection made his MLB debut last summer. Across 11 innings, Reynolds held a stellar 0.82 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP. He tallied 21 punchouts. The right-hander also generated a strong .146 xBA and a 22.7 percent hard-hit rate, which were both well above the average marks. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as he may not earn a spot on the Opening Day roster if he remains sidelined for a lengthy period during camp. Across 54 innings at Triple-A last summer, Reynolds posted a 6.17 ERA and a 1.69 WHIP. If he were to crack the Opening Day roster, he would likely earn a role in the bullpen.
Padres Land Garrett Cooper, Sean Reynolds From Fish
The San Diego Padres acquired first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper and right-hander Sean Reynolds from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday in exchange for left-hander Ryan Weathers. Cooper will give the Padres an upgrade at the designated hitter spot, and he can also spell left-handed-hitting Jake Cronenworth at first base against tough left-handed pitchers. The 32-year-old could split playing time at DH with Ji Man Choi, who was also acquired by the Padres in a trade on Tuesday from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The San Diego lineup will be an upgrade for Cooper, but playing time will be harder to come by in his new home. In 82 games (324 plate appearances) in Miami this year, Cooper was hitting .256/.296/.426 with 13 homers, 11 doubles, a triple, 46 RBI and 28 runs scored.
The Miami Marlins are calling up right-handed pitching prospect Sean Reynolds from Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday, according to a source. Reynolds is a former hitter that was converted to a pitcher, and he was dominating in the minors so far this year with a 2.66 ERA, 11 saves and 47 strikeouts in 40 2/3 innings for Double-A Pensacola and Jacksonville to earn his first major-league call-up. The 25-year-old will be making his big-league debut if he gets into a game during this weekend's series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Miami's No. 23 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, stands at an imposing 6-foot-8 and combines a high-90s fastball with a changeup and slider. Reynolds probably won't have any fantasy value right away.
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