REYES MORONTA NEWS

Passes away in traffic accident Moronta passed away in a traffic accident Sunday, Hector Gomez of Z101Digital.com reports.

Impact In a tragic turn of events, Moronta lost his life Sunday, passing away at the age of 31. The right-hander pitched in parts of six major-league seasons, boasting a 3.05 career ERA with 202 strikeouts over 177 appearances out of the bullpen.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Moronta elected free agency Wednesday.

Impact Moronta, 30, made two appearances for the Angels this season but spent most of the year at Triple-A Salt Lake. He'll look to land a new deal this offseason and will probably have to settle for a minor-league pact.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers The Angels outrighted Moronta to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Impact The right-handed reliever will remain in the Angels organization after going unclaimed off waivers when he was designated for assignment Friday. Prior to being removed from the 40-man roster, Moronta made two relief appearances for the big club, recording four outs while giving up one run on four hits and three walks.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Moronta was designated for assignment by the Angels on Friday.

Impact This is the corresponding move for Sam Bachman, who has been selected to the major-league roster. Moronta allowed one run on four hits and three walks in 1.1 innings (two appearances) during his short stay in the Angels' bullpen.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected from Triple-A Los Angeles selected the contract of Moronta from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Impact Moronta didn't allow a run in his three appearances with Salt Lake in the Pacific Coast League, and he struck out nine over his four frames. The right-hander will likely work in the middle innings while he's a member of the Angels' bullpen.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Latches on with Halos Moronta signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Thursday, Steve Adams of MLBTradeRumors.com reports.

Impact Moronta had been pitching in Mexico after opting out of his minor-league deal with the Rangers late in spring training. The 30-year-old will report to Triple-A Salt Lake and hope to earn a promotion.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Rangers Moronta was released by the Rangers on Friday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Moronta presumably requested his release after being told he wasn't going to make the club. The veteran reliever posted a 15.88 ERA this spring.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers Sign Five To Minor-League Deals The Texas Rangers also announced the official signings of Ian Kennedy and Reyes Moronta.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kennedy, Frazier among 5 to sign minor deals with Rangers

Veteran right-hander Ian Kennedy and outfielder Clint Frazier are among five players the Texas Rangers have signed to minor league contracts that include invitations to major leagu...

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Levi Weaver: The Rangers announced five non-roster invitees... - The Athletic The Rangers announced five non-roster invitees on Friday: -LHP Danny Duffy -OF Clint Frazier -OF Travis Jankowski -RHP Ian Kennedy -RHP Reye...

JANUARY 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rangers Sign Former Giants Reliever Reyes Moronta is a reliever that used to pitch for new Rangers manager Bruce Bochy in San Francisco from 2017-19.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Rangers Sign Former Giants Reliever Reyes Moronta is a reliever that used to pitch for new Rangers manager Bruce Bochy in San Francisco from 2017-19.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gets minor-league deal with Rangers Moronta agreed to a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Wednesday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

Impact The deal includes an invitation to big-league spring training, where Moronta will look to earn a spot on the Rangers' Opening Day roster. The right-hander appeared in 39 games with the Diamondbacks and Dodgers last season, producing a 4.30 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 38 strikeouts over 37.2 innings.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns second win Moronta (2-1) earned the win Wednesday against Houston, allowing one hit and two walks over one inning, while striking out one.

Impact Moronta entered the game in the bottom of the ninth and allowed a leadoff single to Kyle Tucker before retiring the next two batters. The right-handed reliever then walked Trey Mancini and Chas McCormick in the following two at-bats before eventually getting Jose Altuve to line out to second to end the inning. Moronta has not allowed a run in his last three appearances and has only allowed three runs total so far in September.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Longoria's pinch-single sends Giants over Diamondbacks 3-2

Pinch-hitter Evan Longoria had a go-ahead, two-run single in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants went on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records second save Moronta earned the save during Saturday's 5-2 win against the Giants, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Moronta entered in the ninth to protect a three-run lead and fired 10 of 13 pitches for strikes while notching two strikeouts to earn his second save in his last three appearances. The 29-year-old has been adequate since joining Arizona on Aug. 26 -- surrendering four runs in 11 innings across 13 appearances -- and appears to be manager Torey Lovullo's preferred option to close games for now.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly stops Giants again, Diamondbacks win 5-2

Arizona right-hander Merrill Kelly kept up his mastery of the San Francisco Giants this season, pitching the Diamondbacks to a 5-2 win

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers overcome Gallen's 13 Ks, rally to beat D-backs 3-2

Max Muncy hit a tying infield single in the ninth inning and pinch-hitter Mookie Betts singled home the winning run, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers edge the Arizona Diamondbacks 3...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches save Moronta struck out one over a hitless and scoreless ninth inning to record his first save in a 5-2 win over the Dodgers in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

Impact Moronta converted his first ninth-inning save opportunity and did it against the team that DFA'd him a month ago. He's pitched well since joining Arizona and getting late-game opportunities. The Diamondbacks have been searching for stability at the back end of the bullpen, and Moronta could get more chances before the end of the season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sets down Padres Moronta pitched a scoreless ninth inning in Thursday's 4-0 win over San Diego.

Impact Moronta made quick work (seven pitches) of San Diego's 2-3-4 hitters -- Juan Soto, Manny Machado and Jake Cronenworth -- to preserve the win for rookie Drey Jameson in his MLB debut. Moronta's pitched well recently and is pitching late innings in close games, recording three holds, a blown save and a win while allowing one earned run and striking out five in 5.2 innings over seven September outings. With Arizona's closer situation unsettled, the 29-year-old right-hander could be a sneaky add in a deep league.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alcántara's 3-run homer in 10th lifts D-backs over Dodgers

Late-inning defensive replacement Sergio Alcántara hit a three-run homer in the 10th to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scooped up by D-Backs Moronta was claimed by the Diamondbacks on Monday.

Impact Moronta was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Saturday and will now head to Arizona. Jake Hager was DFA'd by the Diamondbacks to make room for Moronta on the 40-man roster.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Moronta was designated for assignment Saturday.

Impact Moronta has a 4.18 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 27 strikeouts in 23.2 innings in the majors this season. Dustin May (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' Kershaw on IL with low back pain; Taylor activated

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed left-hander Clayton Kershaw on the injured list

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS