The Angels have sent right-handed pitcher Gerardo Reyes outright to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees. This is the second career outright for Reyes, giving him the option to reject the assignment in favor of free agency, although it is unclear if he plans to do so. With only six games remaining on the Triple-A schedule, he might prefer to play out the rest of the year, hoping to get in one or two more games before electing minor league free agency in the offseason.
Reyes has been in the Angels organization since August 2020. He appeared in two games for the big league club in 2022 and eight this season, posting a 6.94 ERA across a total of 11 2/3 innings pitched. Unfortunately for the 30-year-old, he didn’t look much better in the minors this year, pitching 36 innings and giving up 25 earned runs. His high strikeout rate is impressive, but he walks far too many batters and has had trouble keeping the ball in the yard. The righty was recalled and then optioned five times this year – the maximum number – before he was designated for assignment on September 14.
Still just 30 years old with a fastball in the 96-97 mph range, Reyes should have interested suitors once he elects free agency, whenever that may be. Prior to his time with the Angels, he spent time in the Rays and Padres organizations.
If you can’t make it here, you can’t make it anywhere.
Who? Or as Ohtani must’ve said to most of the team, “what was your name again?’ I bet they would’ve won more games had they simply thrown a dart at a wall w their Aaa and AA roster for any callup . Or they could’ve had a reality show like open tryout for that last roster spot.
Bye. Good luck