Free-agent outfielder/first baseman Wil Myers said last week that his professional playing career is over, even though he doesn't plan on officially retiring. Myers was most notably acquired by the San Diego Padres from the Tampa Bay Rays 10 years ago in a three-team trade that also sent shortstop Trea Turner to the Washington Nationals. The right-handed-hitting outfielder never lived up to the hype, though, after he won American League Rookie of the Year in 2013 with the Rays. He did hit 134 home runs and started an All-Star game while in San Diego. "I had a great career," Myers said. "I loved what I did. I made a lot of great friends. I have no regrets. If you had told me the day I was drafted that this would be your career, I would've taken it in a heartbeat. I loved what I did, and now it's just kind of onto the next chapter of life."
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Wil Myers has been officially released by the organization on Friday. The 32-year-old was designated for assignment earlier this week, but will now become a free agent. Originally, the Reds signed Myers to a one-year. $7.5 million deal this past offseason. Sadly, Myers struggled hitting only .189 with three home runs and 12 RBI in 35 games with the Reds. At the end of the day, the Reds had better internal options, so they decided to let Myers go. He has a good track record, so Myers should be able to catch on elsewhere.
Wil Myers Activated From Injured List, Designated For Assignment
The Cincinnati Reds reinstated outfielder Wil Myers (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and then designated him for assignment. It's been a tough season for the rapidly declining Myers, as he dealt with kidney stones before also landing on the injured list with a left-shoulder sprain. In 37 games in his first year in Cincinnati, Myers has hit a lowly .189/.257/.283 with three doubles, three home runs, 12 RBI and 11 runs scored in 141 plate appearances. The 32-year-old has fallen far since making his only All-Star appearance in 2016 with the San Diego Padres. If Myers clears waivers, he could be sent to Triple-A Louisville to work on his approach at the plate. Myers should be on the waiver wire at this point in most fantasy leagues.
Wil Myers Still Experiencing Shoulder Pain, Could Undergo MRI
Cincinnati Reds first baseman/outfielder Wil Myers (shoulder) is no longer dealing with a kidney stone which forced him onto the injured list, but is still dealing with shoulder pain from a left shoulder strain, per manager David Bell. The 32-year-old may undergo an MRI in Cincinnati. Myers was an intriguing late-round fantasy pick this season after joining the Reds but has slashed just .189/.257/.283 with three home runs, 12 RBI, and two stolen bases in 141 plate appearances.
The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Wil Myers (kidney) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with kidney stones and recalled outfielder Will Benson from the minors in a corresponding move. Myers missed the previous two games, and now we know why. The 32-year-old has really struggled so far in his first year in Cincinnati, hitting a miserable .189 (24-for-127) with three doubles, three home runs, 12 RBI, two stolen bases and 48 strikeouts in 141 plate appearances over 37 games. When Myers is ready to return, there's no guarantee he'll see regular playing time in Cincy's outfield. Stuart Fairchild is getting another start on Friday in right field and will be the beneficiary of more playing time while Myers is sidelined.
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Wil Myers (undisclosed) is out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals for the second straight day. Manager David Bell said it's minor and that there hasn't been "discussion of injured list at this point." No specifics were given as to what exactly Myers is dealing with, but he'll remain out for now. Myers has been dreadful at the plate all year, and especially of late, and he's now hitting just .189 (24-for-127) with three doubles, three home runs, 12 RBI, two stolen bases, 11 runs scored and 48 strikeouts in 141 plate appearances over 37 games. The 32-year-old should be on the waiver wire in all mixed leagues at this point. Stuart Fairchild is starting in right field and is hitting eighth for the Reds against right-hander Miles Mikolas on Thursday.
Cincinnati Reds infielder/outfielder Wil Myers (illness) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The 32-year-old will be back in action after missing a week of action due to COVID-19. He'll slide right back into things, batting seventh and playing right field versus right-hander Mike Clevinger on Saturday. In a corresponding move, Matt Reynolds has been designated for assignment to make room for Myers on the active roster.
The Cincinnati Reds placed infielder/outfielder Wil Myers (illness) on the injured list (retroactive to Wednesday). In corresponding moves, the team also recalled right-hander Casey Legumina from Triple-A Louisville and placed right-hander Graham Ashcraft on the bereavement list. Infielder Jason Vosler, who was designated for assignment on Monday, cleared waivers and was outrighted to Louisville. Myers is on the COVID injured list, so he can return to the Reds at any time. Still, it's unclear how soon the 32-year-old will return to action for the Reds. He's not a must-stash in mixed fantasy leagues. Spencer Steer played first base and hit third for the Reds when Myers was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday. Cincy is off on Thursday.
Cincinnati Reds first baseman/outfielder Wil Myers (illness) has been scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Texas Rangers with an illness. Myers missed the team's win over the Rangers on Tuesday with neck spasms, but now he'll be forced to sit out the following day with an illness. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. In his first season with Cincinnati, Myers is hitting just .222 (18-for-81) with two doubles, two home runs, nine RBI, a stolen base, eight runs scored and 31 strikeouts in 89 plate appearances through 23 games played. With Myers out again, Spencer Steer is starting at first base and hitting third, while Nick Senzel mans the hot corner and bats eighth in the lineup against Rangers right-hander Jon Gray on Wednesday.
Cincinnati Reds outfielder/first baseman Wil Myers has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup due to neck spasms. Originally scheduled to start against Texas Rangers southpaw Martin Perez, Myers will instead yield first base to Tyler Stephenson while Luke Maile will start behind the plate. It's been a slow start to the season for Myers as he's hitting just .222 with two homers, one steal, and a .613 OPS across 89 trips to the plate. The veteran did get things turned around over the last couple of games with three hits and a walk across eight plate appearances but also recorded just one single across his previous six contests prior to that.
