Matt Reynolds (pitcher)

For the New York Mets player, see Matt Reynolds (infielder).
Matt Reynolds
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1984-10-02) October 2, 1984
Saint Charles, Illinois
Bats: Left Throws: Left
MLB debut
August 19, 2010, for the Colorado Rockies
MLB statistics
(through September 12, 2016)
Win–Loss record 5–6
Earned run average 3.62
Strikeouts 161
Teams

Matthew Paul Reynolds (born October 2, 1984) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He previously played for the Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants.

Professional career

Reynolds was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 20th round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft.

Reynolds was called up to the majors for the first time on August 19, 2010.[1]

He was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks on November 20, 2012 in exchange for Ryan Wheeler. On June 10, 2013, Reynolds was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left elbow strain. On September 24, Reynolds underwent Tommy John surgery, sidelining him for at least most of 2014.[2] In 30 games in 2013, Reynolds went 0-2 with 5 holds, 2 saves and a 1.98 ERA, striking out 23 in 27.1 innings.

On October 15, 2013, Reynolds signed a one-year, $550,000 deal with a $600,000 club option for 2015.[3] On March 29, 2016, Reynolds was released by the Diamondbacks.[4]

On April 20, 2016, Reynolds signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. On June 24th, Reynolds' contract was purchased by the San Francisco Giants and he was assigned to their AA level. On July 14, 2016, Reynolds was promoted to the AAA Sacramento River Cats (San Francisco Giants). On July 28, Reynolds was called up from the minors when Josh Osich was placed on the DL.[5]

References

  1. Former Austin Peay lefty Reynolds called up
  2. Emerick, Tyler (September 17, 2013). "Reynolds set for Tommy John surgery". Dbacks.com.
  3. Cotillo, Chris (October 15, 2013). "Diamondbacks avoid arbitration with Matt Reynolds". MLB Daily Dish.
  4. "Diamondbacks' Matt Reynolds: Released by Diamondbacks". cbssports.com. March 29, 2016. Retrieved March 29, 2016.
  5. Shea, John. "Giants moves: Joe Panik called up, Josh Osich to DL". SF Gate. Retrieved July 28, 2016.

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