News: Reliever Dennys Reyes was released by the Orioles on Sunday, reports MASNsports.com. Reyes never got to camp as he had visa issues and the Orioles chose to release him.
Analysis: Reyes was going to be a long shot to make the bullpen in Baltimore. He obviously had almost zero Fantasy value even with the club.
News: The Orioles signed RP Dennys Reyes to a minor-league contract on Friday. The deal also included an invitation to spring training. Reyes appeared in four games for the Red Sox last season, giving up three earned runs in 1 2/3 innings.
Analysis: Reyes posted a 2.63 ERA from 2006-10 but at age 34, there is not much demand for the left-hander. Even if he makes the big club out of camp, continue to ignore Reyes in the majority of Fantasy formats.
News: The Red Sox put LHP Dennys Reyes on the restricted list on Thursday. CSNNE.com reports that Reyes requested to return home to Mexico. Reyes had been designated for assignment in April.
Analysis: Reyes allowed a couple of walks and a couple of hits over four outings with Boston before being designated for assignment. This roster maneuver will do nothing to change the fact that Reyes should remain unowned in all Fantasy formats.
News: Red Sox RP Dennys Reyes cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Pawtucket on Wednesday. Reyes had been designated for assignment on Friday after allowing three earned runs in 1 2/3 innings over four games.
Analysis: Even if Reyes works his way back to Boston, it will be as a left-handed relief specialist. In that role, he will have virtually no Fantasy value, plus his wildness makes him a liability in a higher-profile role. Avoid him in all formats.
News: The Red Sox designated RP Dennys Reyes for assignment on Friday.
Analysis: Reyes really struggled against the Indians on Wednesday, allowing three runs without getting an out, and Boston decided that Alfredo Aceves would be more use than Reyes. Continue to ignore the veteran in Fantasy play.
News: Boston RP Dennys Reyes had his contract purchased and as a result will make him a member of the 40-man roster. "When he pitches like he can, he's terrific," manager Terry Francona told MLB.com. "He doesn't have a lot of margin for error, because his velocity is what it is. When he's hitting his spots and changing speeds, he's actually terrific. If he hangs an offspeed pitch or he doesn't locate his fastball, he gives up sometimes a long one. But he manages the running game. The game never speeds up on him. So there's a lot of good things there."
Analysis: Reyes will work in the bullpen though, so he's only worth owning in the deepest of AL-only leagues that value true middle men.
News: The Boston Herald reports Saturday that the Red Sox have purchased the contract of Dennys Reyes. They moved Junichi Tazawa to the 60-day DL to make room on the roster.
Analysis: Reyes finished with a 3.55 ERA and 25 strikeouts with St. Louis last season. While he will be pitching for the talented Red Sox, he'll be a left-handed specialist which doesn't give him much Fantasy value. Owners should consider him in AL-only formats.
News: Boston RP Dennys Reyes didn't have his best outing for his new team this spring on Tuesday, but it wasn't awful. Reyes gave up one run -- unearned -- on one hit in his inning of work versus Tampa Bay. He issued one walk and struck out a batter in Boston's 7-4 loss. "When he's down, the ball has good movement," manager Terry Francona told MLB.com. "He's got a pretty good slider. He lost track of the runner at second today, that's not good. [He] needs to keep track of that, but he knows how to pitch. He can get a grounder. I can see why last year he got righties out, because when he keeps the ball down, he's got real good movement on that two seamer."
Analysis: Reyes is one of the many lefties in the mix for two roster spots on opening day and is 1.13 ERA is making a good case. Reyes finished with a 3.55 ERA and 25 strikeouts with St. Louis last season. While he has a chance to make the Red Sox roster, he'll be a left-handed specialist which doesn't give him much Fantasy value. Owners should consider him in AL-only formats option, if he stakes a claim in the 'pen.
News: Boston RP Dennys Reyes made his team debut and retired three straight right-handed hitters during his lone inning of work in the Red Sox's 4-4 tie with Baltimore on Saturday. Reyes, who didn't arrive in camp until last weekend due to visa issues, struck out Orioles OF Adam Jones to start the inning then put away the following two batters with ground balls. "I was throwing my fastballs down," he told the Providence Journal. "All my pitches were down today. That's good for a pitcher, so I was able to get out of that inning. The two-seamer was working good today. All the fastballs that I threw today were two-seamers. I got good results from it."
Analysis: Reyes, who is competing for a spot in the crowded Boston bullpen, threw 15 pitches during his perfect sixth inning and did not allow a ball out of the infield. "We wanted Reyes just to have a clean inning," bench coach DeMarlo Hale, the acting manager in the split-squad game, told MLB.com. Reyes finished with a 3.55 ERA and 25 strikeouts with St. Louis last season and figures to be only a left-handed specialist if he makes Boston's roster. Consider him a Fantasy option in AL-only formats if he claims a bullpen role.
News: Red Sox RP Dennys Reyes might have arrived to spring training late, but it doesn't appear to be much of an issue. Reyes, who didn't arrive until Saturday because of visa issues, threw an impressive 32-pitch side session on Sunday. "[Pitching coach] Curt [Young] was ecstatic," Red Sox manager Terry Francona told MLB.com. "He'll face hitters on the back field on Tuesday. Curt said he was really pleased at how game-ready he looks. Obviously was doing something down there [in Mexico] because he was really pleased. He had no qualms about letting him face hitters Tuesday."
Analysis: Reyes is in camp on a minor-league deal and is vying for a spot in a stacked Red Sox bullpen. But the team could always use a lefty specialist, so Reyes has a legit chance to make the team. Still, he is shaping up to be nothing more than an AL-only Fantasy RP in leagues that use true middle men if he makes the squad.
News: The Providence Journal reports that Red Sox RP Dennys Reyes reported to camp on Saturday after being delayed because of a visa issue. "There's a reason we come in when we come in," Red Sox manager Terry Francona said. "Hopefully, he'll catch up quick. That would be nice."
Analysis: Reyes can be nasty against right-handers out of the bullpen, but he still has to make the Boston squad this spring and can continue to be ignored in Fantasy play for now.
News: The Red Sox have reached agreement on a minor league deal with RP Dennys Reyes, according to the Boston Globe. Reyes, who appeared in 59 games for St. Louis last season, would earn $900,000 for making the Red Sox with another $500,000 available in incentives. Reyes finished with 25 strikeouts and a 3.55 ERA last season.
Analysis: Reyes initially agreed to a deal with Philadelphia last December but that proposal apparently fell through before it was finalized. The left-handed Reyes, who will turn 34 years old on April 19, held right-handers to a .177 batting average and 11 hits in 62 at-bats last year. He is not worth a selection in upcoming Fantasy baseball drafts.
News: Free agent RP Dennys Reyes agreed to a deal with the Phillies on Dec. 8, but the deal fell through before it was finalized, according to MLB.com, putting Reyes back on the market. "We hit a snag," said Reyes' agent Oscar Suarez. "So we just decided to push back." Suarez wouldn't say if the issue was health related.
Analysis: Reyes has been a decent lefty specialist throughout his career, but given his portly frame, a health concern isn't out of the question. His Fantasy value will be almost nonexistent no matter where he lands, so this news shouldn't affect how you approach him on Draft Day.
News: The Phillies agreed to a deal with free agent RP Dennys Reyes on Wednesday night, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. The deal, which is worth $1.1 million in 2011 with a mutual option for $1.35 million in 2012, is pending a physical. Reyes pitched for the Cardinals in 2010, going 3-1 with a 3.55 ERA.
Analysis: Reyes is an effective lefty relief specialist, but in that role, he has virtually no Fantasy value. He can be ignored in practically all formats.
News: The Cardinals activated LHP Dennys Reyes from the 15-day DL on Wednesday.
Analysis: Reyes is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men down the stretch.
News: Cardinals RP Dennys Reyes, who is on the DL with a strained left elbow, threw 20 pitches in a bullpen session Monday and should be able to return when eligible Wednesday, according to MLB.com. "We're on schedule and hopefully ready to go," said Reyes. "It depends on how I feel [Tuesday]. If it feels the way it was today I can pitch."
Analysis: The Cardinals will push Reyes' return back to Friday if he suffers any sort of setback, but Wednesday appears the most-likely scenario. Of course, Reyes isn't much more than a left-handed specialist and doesn't figure to get save opportunities anytime soon. You can leave him on waivers in virtually all Fantasy formats.
News: Cardinals RP Dennys Reyes, on the disabled list with a elbow strain, is still not ready to be activated, reports MLB.com. The team was hoping to activate him off the DL by Wednesday, but Reyes is still experiencing discomfort in his elbow. "Just keep our fingers crossed," manager Tony La Russa said. "I'm not 100 percent confident, or the opposite, either way. Just don't know."
Analysis: The Cardinals were hoping to have Reyes back sometime during Fantasy Week 22 (Aug. 29-Sept. 5), but that seems unlikely at this point. Fantasy owners should continue to monitor the situation to see if and when he will be able to return. Reyes is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men, when healthy.
News: From The Sports Xchange notes: LHP Dennys Reyes, on the DL with a sore left elbow, will throw a bullpen session in Washington on Thursday night, then is slated for another one this weekend. The reliever could be activated next Wednesday.
Analysis: Reyes is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men, once activated in September. Don't consider him for Fantasy Week 22 (Aug. 30-Sept. 5).
News: Cardinals RP Dennys Reyes was placed on the 15-day DL on Tuesday, retroactive to Aug. 16, with a left elbow strain, reports MLB.com. In a corresponding move, St. Louis recalled right-handed pitcher Fernando Salas from Triple-A Memphis. Reyes played catch on Tuesday and reported that it went well. Still, it has become clear that Reyes needs a few more days before he can pitch in a game again.
Analysis: Reyes will be eligible to return on Aug. 31. The 33-year-old reliever has a 3.94 ERA over 50 appearances. He has 24 strikeouts and 18 walks over 32 innings pitched. Reyes is mainly a middle reliever for St. Louis and only has Fantasy value in leagues that use them.
News: Cardinals RP Dennys Reyes told MLB.com on Monday that he has been able to play catch but has not thrown off a mound since suffering an elbow strain. Reyes, who hasn't pitched since Aug. 15, will need to throw a bullpen session before returning to game action. "It's getting better," Reyes said. "We'll see how it feels tomorrow. It's one of those things, you need to let it heal. It's going to take a little bit of time. I have to go day by day and see how it feels every day when I get to the park."
Analysis: Reyes has a 3.94 ERA on the year but has not been pitching well lately, which leads us to believe that this injury could have something to do with it. It looks like he will miss a couple more days but Fantasy owners in deeper NL-only leagues that utilize true middle men should be the only ones monitor his status.
News: Cardinals RP Dennys Reyes was unavailable for Friday's game against the Giants with an elbow strain and could miss the entire series. According to MLB.com, the left-hander played long toss on Friday after he underwent an MRI on Monday, which revealed a slight strain in his elbow. "Hopefully, the doctor said, hopefully it will be a few days, but I don't know. It could be two, it could be three," Reyes said. In three appearances in August, the Reyes has a 13.50 ERA with two walks and one strikeout in 2 2/3 innings pitched.
Analysis: Reyes has a 3.94 ERA on the year but has not been pitching well lately, which leads us to believe that this injury could have something to do with it. Fantasy owners in deeper NL-only leagues that utilize true middle men should be the only ones monitor his status over the weekend.
News: St. Louis RP Dennys Reyes told MLB.com he was dealing with an infection for a few days and wasn't available for the Cardinals on Wednesday night. He struck out two and allowed one hit in relief of starter Chris Carpenter on Thursday, but the Cards fell, 4-2 to the Rockies. "I don't think he feels as sick as he did yesterday," manager Tony La Russa said. "So my guess is he's OK."
Analysis: In his last appearance, Reyes gave up three earned runs on two hits and walked two batters. They were his first runs allowed since June 13. In 37 appearances -- 24 1/3 innings -- Reyes is 2-1 with a 3.70 ERA. He hasn't converted either save chances he's had this year and has just 18 strikeouts. That being said, Reyes doesn't have too much Fantasy value, except in the deeper NL-only leagues that utilize true middle men.
News: Cardinals RP Dennys Reyes, who was slumping for much of June, has apparently righted himself after his most recent two outings, reports MLB.com on Saturday. Reyes has faced eight batters in his last two appearances and has retired seven of them. In his previous five games, he allowed 11 of the 13 batters he faced to reach base.
Analysis: The Cardinals are certainly glad to see Reyes (3.20 ERA) turning things around right now but he really doesn't bring any Fantasy value to the table outside leagues that use true middle men.
News: Cardinals manager Tony La Russa called on slumping reliever Dennys Reyes to face left-handed hitter Ichiro Suzuki to begin the eighth inning on Wednesday. Reyes was done after allowing Suzuki to single to center. The single added to Reyes' struggles, as he has managed to retire only two of 13 batters he has faced in June. "I think he's got a lot of experience and knowledge of himself," La Russa told MLB.com before Wednesday's game. "He's a smart guy. He's got a terrific bullpen coach and he's got a terrific pitching coach. I'm not going to talk about it, but what he said was going to happen, has happened."
Analysis: Reyes has said he will continue to work with pitching coach Dave Duncan and bullpen coach Marty Mason to iron out his problems. He didn't have success on Wednesday, but it sounds as though La Russa stands by the veteran lefty. With no save chances on the table, Reyes is really just a middle-relief option for Fantasy leagues that use them.
News: Cardinals reliever Dennys Reyes has allowed seven consecutive base hits to left-handed hitters, reports MLB.com on Monday. Reyes entered Monday's game with left-handed hitters batting .281 against him with a .439 on-base percentage and a .438 slugging percentage.
Analysis: Reyes is 2-1 on the season with a 3.63 ERA over 17 1/3 innings in relief. He's given up six earned runs and nine hits over his last four appearances, however, and is struggling at the moment. Reyes is really just a middle-relief option for Fantasy leagues that use them.
News: From The Sports Xchange notes: LHP Dennys Reyes, who twirled a scoreless seventh Sunday against the Angels, worked his 20th scoreless outing out of 21. He hasn't allowed a hit in his last nine games, covering seven innings.
Analysis: Reyes is a solid middle reliever in deeper leagues that use them. He could be a candidate to work late innings for the Cardinals, but Ryan Franklin remains entrenched as the closer right now.
News: Cardinals RP Dennys Reyes has not pitched since July 8 at Milwaukee. He gave up a hit in 1/3 of an inning in that game and struck out a batter. His ERA is 4.15 on the year.
Analysis: Reyes has 21 2/3 innings to his credit this season and is 0-1 with 14 holds for St. Louis. He is useful in leagues that reward holds but should not be on rosters in other Fantasy formats.
News: Cardinals reliever Dennys Reyes has allowed just one earned runs in his last six outings, lowering his ERA from 5.28 to 5.00.
Analysis: Reyes has allowed 10 earned runs in 18 innings of work this season, but has had his ERA inflated a bit by some a few bad outings. He is useful in leagues that reward holds and is striking out a batter per inning with a decent WHIP.
News: From the The Sports Xchange: The Cardinals' three-game losing streak is their longest since they dropped seven straight from Sept. 10-17 last year. Their loss on Cinco de Mayo was their eighth straight on that date, and LHP Denny Reyes, their lone Mexican player, was touched for two runs in one-third of an inning.
Analysis: Reyes is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men at this point.
News:Kyle McClellan worked two of the four scoreless innings, and Dennys Reyes, Jason Motte and Ryan Franklin did the rest, as Motte gained his first major league victory and Ryan Franklin his third save of the season Tuesday. The Cardinals are 9-5 now, with the starters 8-1 and the bullpen 1-4.
Analysis: Motte, McClellan and Reyes are viable middle relievers for the leagues that use true middle men right now. Motte could still develop back into a saves option, but he will need a good amount of time proving himself in the setup role now first.
News: Cardinals RP Ryan Franklin, who led the team with 17 saves last season, pitched a scoreless ninth inning for his first save Monday at Arizona. He allowed one hit. Kyle McClellan and Dennys Reyes, who have both earned saves this season, both recorded holds in the eighth inning. Jason Motte, who began the season as the closer, didn't make an appearance.
Analysis: Motte has overpowering stuff, and manager Tony La Russa seems to prefer him long term, but he has struggled too much so far for the Cardinals to keep going back to him. It's only natural for the Cardinals to turn to Franklin, given his experience and relative success in the role last season. He seems the likely favorite for saves, if only for now. Go ahead and add him if you have a need for a closer in mixed leagues, especially since he pitches for a contender. McClellan and Reyes are likely just middle relievers going forward.
News:Ryan Franklin and Dennys Reyes followed Chris Carpenter Thursday against Pittsburgh with an inning each of perfect relief, with Reyes getting his third career save, his first since Sept. 27, 1999 against the Cardinals in Cincinnati. The gap of nine years, 192 days between saves was the longest since Boston's Curt Schilling got his first save in 13 years, 77 days on July 19, 2005, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Rookie Jason Motte, who won the closer's job in spring training, hasn't pitched since allowing four runs in the ninth inning of the Pirates' 6-4 win in the opener.
Analysis: La Russa said he went with Reyes, a left-hander, because the Pirates had two left-handed hitters and a switch-hitter coming up. After Reyes got Nate McLouth and Ryan Doumit on groundouts, pinch hitter Craig Monroe, a right-handed hitter, flied out. It is not clear what LaRussa plans to do with save opportunities in the foreseeable future, but he showed a clear lack of confidence in Motte on Thursday and could be headed toward a closer-by-committee approach. LaRussa is no stranger to that. Reyes got the save Thursday, but Fantasy owners shouldn't flock to add him off the waiver wire outside of really deep NL-only leagues. LaRussa will either return to Motte or go with the matchups.
News:Dennys Reyes made his debut in a Cardinals uniform Wednesday, pitching a scoreless inning of relief in a 4-3 loss to the Astros. On Wednesday, he entered the game in the top of the eighth with the score tied at 3 and faced four batters, surrendering only a double to Hunter Pence. "I wanted to throw strikes," said the 31-year-old Reyes, who spent the last three seasons with the Minnesota Twins. "It was the perfect situation, just like during the regular season in the eighth inning of a tie game. You have to go out there and throw strikes and I concentrated on that and on locating my pitches over the plate."
Analysis: Reyes, who is with his 10th club after signing a two-year deal with the Cardinals earlier this month, showed little signs of rust after having not thrown since making three appearances for Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. However, Reyes is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of leagues that use true middle men. Ignore him on Draft Day.
News: RP Dennys Reyes joined the Cardinals on Monday from the World Baseball Classic. He was part of Team Mexico.
Analysis: Reyes is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of leagues that use true middle men. Ignore him on Draft Day.
News: The Cardinals expect reliever Dennys Reyes to report to Jupiter on Monday. St. Louis signed Reyes shortly after the start of spring training, but he has yet to come to camp, opting instead to pitch for Mexico in the World Baseball Classic.
Analysis: Reyes is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of leagues that use true middle men. Ignore him on Draft Day.
News: RP Dennys Reyes and the Cardinals have agreed to $3 million, two-year contract. The 31-year-old, 32-32 with a 4.28 ERA, is joining his 10th team. He spent the last three seasons with Minnesota and was 3-0 with a 2.33 ERA in a career-high 75 games last season, the most by a lefty in the AL. Left-handed batters hit .202 against him, and opponents overall just .235. Reyes is currently with Mexico's national team ahead of its World Baseball Classic opener Sunday against Australia.
Analysis: Reyes is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of leagues that use true middle men. Ignore him on Draft Day.
News: Left-handed reliever Dennys Reyes remains a target for the A's, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.Analysis: Reyes is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of leagues that use true middle men if he gets time in the majors this season. Ignore him on Draft Day.
News: The Twins offered salary arbitration to LHP Dennys Reyes, who has until Sunday night to accept. If he does, he becomes a signed player. If he doesn't, the Twins could still sign him back in free agency.
Analysis: Reyes tends to run hot in even years, so you might expect a down 2009. There is the potential here for him to help deeper Rotisserie owners in the ERA in WHIP departments, though.
News: Minnesota RP Dennys Reyes, who had been unavailable with food poisoning, was back pitching for the Twins against the Mariners on Wednesday. Reyes went 2/3 of an inning and picked up his 13th hold. He allowed one hit.
Analysis: Reyes is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men. He is a solid left-hander for the Twins and can earn points in Fantasy leagues that reward for holds.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Dennys Reyes was unavailable for a second straight day Tuesday, all due to a bad batch of chicken and pasta he ate for lunch Monday. Reyes spent Monday night at the team hotel -- "the worst day of my life," he said. "I looked at my arms, and they were shaking." He felt better Tuesday, but he still didn't take part in pregame stretching and sat in the clubhouse through most of the game.
Analysis: Reyes is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men when healthy. He is a solid left-hander for the Twins and can earn points in Fantasy leagues that reward for holds.
News: Twins RP Dennys Reyes returned to action Monday against the Tigers after missing three games with a knee injury. Reyes had his eighth hold of the season while allowing one hit and no runs in a 1/3 of an inning.
Analysis: Reyes is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men when healthy. He is a solid left-hander for the Twins and can earn points in Fantasy leagues that reward for holds.
News:Kevin Slowey's complete game shutout never even stirred the Twins' bullpen Sunday. Dennys Reyes (knee) and Craig A. Breslow (back) needed the rest.
Analysis: Reyes is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men when healthy. Ignore him in Fantasy Week 14 (June 30-July 6).
News: Minnesota reliever Dennys Reyes did not pitch in Saturday's loss to the Milwaukee Brewers and remains questionable for the series finale on Sunday.
Analysis: Reyes is a viable middle reliever for deeper Fantasy leagues that use true middle men, when healthy. Now is not one of those times and he should be left on the waiver wire.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that Dennys Reyes felt pain in his right knee after Minnesota's plane ride home from San Diego on Thursday, and an MRI on Friday showed that the reliever has a ligament strain. Reyes injured the knee fielding a chopper during Thursday's game against the Padres. He's listed as day-to-day.
Analysis: Reyes is a viable middle reliever for deeper Fantasy leagues that use true middle men, when healthy. Now is not one of those times and he should be left on the waiver wire.
News: Twins left-handed relief specialist Dennys Reyes tweaked his knee fielding a chopper during Thursday's win over San Diego. He was scheduled for an MRI on Friday and was unavailable.
Analysis: Reyes is a solid middle reliever for deeper Fantasy leagues that use true middle men, when healthy.
News:Carlos Gomez and Jason Kubel hit solo homers Tuesday for Minnesota, but reliever Dennys Reyes was charged with his first earned run of the season after a so-so start from Kevin Slowey (0-3), and the Twins lost at home for just the second time in 13 games.
Analysis: Reyes is a solid middle reliever for deeper Fantasy leagues that use true middle men.
News: Twins RP Dennys Reyes (biceps) made his 2008 spring debut Wednesday against the Yankees. He pitched a scoreless inning of relief. He allowed one hit and struck out one.
Analysis: Reyes went 2-1 with a 3.99 ERA in 29 1/3 innings before his 2007 season came to an end in August due to a biceps injury. Reyes is nothing more than an AL-only Fantasy middle reliever come Draft Day 2008.
News: The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that Dennys Reyes and Alexis Casilla are late reporting to Twins camp because of visa problems. Reyes discovered his passport is due to expire in a few weeks, and Casilla missed his appointment last week to pick his visa up. As far as Reyes is concerned, GM Bill Smith said, "The best way to characterize it is careless." But with Casilla, it was apparently a legitimate family emergency that caused his mishap.
Analysis: Reyes is a middle reliever that won't do much in Fantasy play, outside of larger AL-only formats. He's also coming back from a biceps injury.
News: The Twins reinstated SP Francisco Liriano, RP Jesse Crain, catcher Jose Morales from the 60-day disabled list on Thursday and reliever Dennys Reyes from the 15-day DL.
Analysis: Reyes went 2-1 with a 3.99 ERA in 29 1/3 innings before his season came to an end in August. Reyes is nothing more than an AL-only Fantasy middle reliever come Draft Day 2008.
News: Twins LHP Dennys Reyes returned to Minneapolis on Thursday and will remain with the Twins for the remainder of the season rather than head to Florida to rehab his sore left elbow, reports The Sports Xchange. The pain from a slight tear in his triceps only returns when Reyes pitches, so the Twins are uncertain about how much throwing he will do before season's end.
Analysis: Reyes, 2-1 in 50 appearances, will continue to rehab the torn triceps muscle in his left elbow, but is unlikely to pitch again this season. It is safe to cut Reyes in all Fantasy formats. He is nothing more than a Fantasy middle reliever when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports RP Dennys Reyes will not require surgery on his pitching elbow, the Twins determined after Reyes was examined by Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles.
Analysis: Reyes, 2-1 in 50 appearances, will continue to rehab the torn triceps muscle in his left elbow, but is unlikely to pitch again this season. It is safe to cut Reyes in all Fantasy formats. He is nothing more than a Fantasy middle reliever when healthy.
News: LHP Dennys Reyes, out since Aug. 22 with inflammation in his left elbow, is scheduled to see orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles next week. Reyes tried to play long toss Monday but felt pain. "We'd like to have him at least know where we're at before he leaves. We don't want this to linger into spring training," manager Ron Gardenhire said.
Analysis: Right now, Carmen Cali is the only left-handed pitcher out of the Minnesota bullpen. When healthy, each pitcher is only worth a look in the deepest of AL-only Fantasy leagues which use true middle relievers.
News: LHP Dennys Reyes, on the 15-day disabled list with a left elbow injury, was unable to throw without pain on Monday. Reyes said he would meet with team doctors after Monday's game and perhaps get a second opinion on what's been labeled a torn triceps muscle down near the back of his elbow.
Analysis: Reyes is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues when healthy.
News: LHP Dennys Reyes, who went on the DL because of a sore elbow Monday, is scheduled to throw on the side Friday.
Analysis: Reyes is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues when healthy.
News: The Twins placed left-hander Dennys Reyes on the 15-day DL because of an inflamed pitching elbow and recalled catcher Chris Heintz from Triple-A Rochester. Heintz was to report for Sunday's finale of a four-game series in Baltimore, the Twins said. In 48 games with Rochester this season, Heintz batted .275 with one home run and 15 RBI. He appeared in 13 games with the Twins from April 11-June 28, batting .240 with five RBI.
Analysis: Reyes is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men, when healthy. Cut and ignore him while on the DL. He might even be out for the season.
News: Dennys Reyes was unavailable for a couple of days because he banged his elbow on a bullpen chair.
Analysis: Reyes is still a decent play in deeper AL-only Fantasy leagues when he's healthy.
News: The Twins' normally stellar bullpen was a little off Monday night against the Indians. Lefty Dennys Reyes was charged with two runs after leaving with the bases loaded and nobody out in the eighth. Pat Neshek gave up a run on a fielder's choice and an RBI single to Jhonny Peralta, who had three hits.
Analysis: Despite the poor performance, Reyes is still a decent play in deeper AL-only Fantasy leagues which use true middle relievers.
News: Dennys Reyes, who entered Wednesday's game at Toronto without allowing an earned run in 17 straight appearances, allowed two earned runs, a hit and a walk without retiring a batter in his six-pitch outing.
Analysis: Ouch. So much for his little hot run. Despite the poor performance, Reyes remains a solid Fantasy option in the deepest of AL-only leagues which use true middle men.
News: Entering play on Wednesday at Toronto, LHP Dennys Reyes has not allowed an earned run in 17 appearances since coming off the 15-day disabled list June 14. Reyes missed 17 games because of inflammation in his left shoulder.
Analysis: Despite the outstanding run, Reyes is still only worth a look in the deepest of AL-only Fantasy leagues which use true middle relievers.
News: Twins reliever Dennys Reyes pitched one scoreless inning Sunday. He has yet to allow a run in 14 appearances since coming off the DL on June 14.
Analysis: Reyes is a viable middle reliever for deeper leagues that use true middle men. He's hot right now, obviously.
News: Twins brought LH RP Dennys Reyes (left shoulder inflammation) off the 15-day DL on Thursday and sent lefty Carmen Cali to Triple-A.
Analysis: Reyes or Cali are nothing more than low-end middle relievers for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men.
News: Dennys Reyes (left shoulder inflammation) felt fine and was expected to be activated from the disabled list following Wednesday's game
Analysis: Reyes could be activated Thursday. When healthy, he's only someone to consider in larger AL-only leagues. Ignore him in most other formats until futher notice.
News: LHP Dennys Reyes (inflamed shoulder) threw a 35-pitch simulated game Tuesday, which he said went "really well." He'll be re-evaluated Wednesday, but said he didn't think he'd need a rehab assignment in the minors since he's in a short relief role.
Analysis: Manager Ron Gardenhire said if all goes well and there is no soreness on Wednesday, Reyes could be activated. When healthy, he's only someone to consider in larger AL-only leagues.
News: LH reliever Glen Perkins (shoulder) will begin a throwing program Tuesday, the same day LH Dennys Reyes (shoulder) will throw a simulated game.
Analysis: After posting a 5-0 record and a 0.89 ERA last year in 50 2/3 innings, Reyes is 0-1 with a 6.57 ERA in 21 appearances. He has given up 18 hits and nine walks in 12 1/3 innings. He is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of leagues that use true middle men when healthy.
News: Twins RP Dennys Reyes, out for nearly three weeks with inflammation in his left shoulder, will throw a bullpen session Sunday and a simulated game Tuesday. Then the team will decide whether to send him on a rehab assignment. Carmen Cali has done well in his absence as the specialty lefty, so Reyes is not going to rush back. "I don't think it's an emergency to have me this week," he said.
Analysis: After posting a 5-0 record and a 0.89 ERA last year in 50 2/3 innings, Reyes is 0-1 with a 6.57 ERA in 21 appearances. He has given up 18 hits and nine walks in 12 1/3 innings. He is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of leagues that use true middle men when healthy.
News: Twins RP Dennys Reyes was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with inflammation in his throwing shoulder, further depleting the team's bullpen. The move, which was expected, is retroactive to Monday. The Twins plan to purchase the contract of left-hander Jason Miller from Triple-A Rochester before Friday's game against Toronto. To add Miller to the 40-man roster, the team transferred injured infielder Alejandro Machado to the 60-day disabled list.
Analysis: Reyes, who signed a two-year, $2 million contract extension last summer, upset manager Ron Gardenhire by revealing after his most recent outing Sunday at Milwaukee that his shoulder had been bothering him for several weeks. After posting a 5-0 record and a 0.89 ERA last year in 50 2/3 innings, Reyes is 0-1 with a 6.57 ERA in 21 appearances. He has given up 18 hits and nine walks in 12 1/3 innings. He is out until at least early June. He is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of leagues that use true middle men anyway.
News: Also missing from the Twins bullpen is left-hander Dennys Reyes, unavailable due to a sore left shoulder. Reyes will remain on the active roster as he continues to attempt to strengthen the shoulder with exercise and will be examined by team medical personnel when the Twins return home Thursday.
Analysis: Reyes should be reserved in all leagues at this point. He might head to the DL. He is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of leagues that use true middle men anyway.
News: The Minnesota Twins were without injured left-hander Dennys Reyes (sore left shoulder) for Tuesday's game at Texas.
Analysis: Reyes is doubtful for the series finale on Wednesday in Texas. When healthy, he is only worth a look in the deepest of AL-only Fantasy leagues which use true middle relievers.
News: LHP Dennys Reyes was given some good news after an MRI revealed normal wear and tear on his rotator cuff but no new injury. He won't be able to throw a baseball for the next two or three days, until the Twins' team physician examines him later this week, but it's possible he could avoid a stint on the disabled list.
Analysis: Manager Ron Gardenhire was agitated and after Sunday's game against the Brewers because he learned that Reyes' throwing shoulder had been bothering him since late April. This incident could put Reyes in the dog house, if not on the DL. Reyes is nothing more than a low-end middle relief Fantasy option when healthy. Continue to track his progress but he is a risky Fantasy option at this time.
News: LHP Dennys Reyes had an MRI exam on his ailing left shoulder Monday, and manager Ron Gardenhire said Reyes won't pitch again until he has a complete diagnosis of the injury. Reyes allowed one run and two hits in one-third of an inning of relief on Sunday against Milwaukee, taking the loss, and said after the game that his shoulder was sore. "We'll shut him down until he says he's OK," Gardenhire said. "He felt he could pitch through it but that wasn't working. Hopefully it's just tendinitis."
Analysis: Gardenhire was agitated and after Sunday's game against the Brewers because he learned that Reyes' throwing shoulder had been bothering him since late April. This incident could put Reyes in the dog house, if not on the DL. Reyes is nothing more than a low-end middle relief Fantasy option when healthy. Continue to track his progress but he is a risky Fantasy option at this time.
News: Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was agitated and fidgeting with his sunglasses after Sunday's game against the Brewers because he learned that RP Dennys Reyes', who took the loss after allowing two hits and one earned run in 1/3 of an inning, throwing shoulder had been bothering him since late April. "Those are the kinds of things that a manager has to know before the ballgame. I found out after the ballgame," Gardenhire said. "I don't know if that's affecting his throwing, supposedly he's fine to pitch ... (but) all I know is a manager should know about things like that."
Analysis: This incident could put Reyes in the dog house, if not on the DL. Reyes is nothing more than a low-end middle relief Fantasy option when healthy. Continue to track his progress but he is a risky Fantasy option at this time.
News: Twins RP Dennys Reyes (shoulder) was back in action Sunday vs. Boston, retiring the only two batters he faced.
Analysis: Reyes is nothing more than a low-end middle relief Fantasy option when healthy. Keep him on the waiver wire in all leagues until further notice.
News: Twins RP Dennys Reyes (shoulder) did not return to action Saturday against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Perhaps the sore shoulder has something to do with Reyes' awful start to the 2007 season. He has a 7.04 ERA through 7 2/3 innings. Reyes is nothing more than a low-end middle relief Fantasy option when healthy. He is day to day.
News: Twins RP Dennys Reyes (shoulder) did not return to action Friday against the Red Sox. "I think the doctors are going to look at it a little more, but it will be another day or so with him," manager Ron Gardenhire said.
Analysis: Perhaps the sore shoulder has something to do with Reyes' awful start to the 2007 season. He has a 7.04 ERA through 7 2/3 innings. Reyes is nothing more than a low-end middle relief Fantasy option when healthy. He is day to day.
News: Twins RP Dennys Reyes has been slowed by a tender left shoulder, leaving his status for Friday's game against Boston undetermined. "We'll see where he's at (Friday)," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said.
Analysis: Perhaps the sore shoulder has something to do with Reyes' awful start to the 2007 season. He has a 7.04 ERA through 7 2/3 innings. Reyes is nothing more than a low-end middle relief Fantasy option when healthy. He is day to day.
News: Jesse Crain, Dennys Reyes and Juan Rincon all made their second relief appearances of the season in Tuesday's game against the Orioles, each working a scoreless third of an inning.
Analysis: Crain, Reyes and Rincon will get a fair share of work this season in middle relief, but Joe Nathan is setup to get most, if not all, of the save chances. The three above mentioned guys are nothing more than middle relief options in Fantasy leagues, especially AL-only formats.
News: Three Twins middle relievers worked two innings of relief to hold onto Johan Santana's lead. Dennys Reyes worked 1/3 of an inning, allowing a walk and getting a strikeout. Crain worked 2/3 of an inning, allowing no hits or runs while getting one strikeout. Juan Rincon worked the eighth inning, allowing just one hit.
Analysis: Reyes, Crain and Rincon will get a fair share of work this season in middle relief, but Joe Nathan is setup to get most, if not all, of the save chances. The three above mentioned guys are nothing more than middle relief options in Fantasy leagues.
News: MLB.com notes that Dennys Reyes left Twins camp to go back to Mexico to be with his expecting wife. They should be parents any day now.
Analysis: Consider Reyes someone to use for those deeper leagues that use true middle men.
News: Joe Nathan will again anchor a bullpen that led the major leagues last season with a 2.91 ERA. The next five best relievers, Juan Rincon, Jesse Crain, Dennys Reyes, Pat Neshek and Matt Guerrier, are all back, giving Gardenhire great faith in a group that will likely be relied on more heavily due to the unsettled rotation behind Johana Santana. "They take a lot of pride. Those guys are pretty excited about their group, and they don't want to be the weak link," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "And it starts with him."
Analysis: Those six guys combined for these statistics in 2006: a 24-8 record, a 2.53 ERA and 359 strikeouts in 376 2/3 innings. Consider all of them solid middle-relief options for those deeper leagues that use true middle men.
News: Reliever Dennys Reyes finished the year with a 0.89 earned-run average. That is the sixth-lowest ERA since 1900 among pitchers with at least 50 innings in a season. Reyes pitched 50 2/3 innings.
Analysis: Reyes cleary is a middle reliever worth owning in leagues that use true middle men. He doesn't figure to get any save chances in 2007, though, at this point. That hurts him compared to another top setup man that has the potential to close.
News: Dennys Reyes pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings Tuesday while a misty rain grew heavier and has allowed just one earned run in 35 appearances since the All-Star break.
Analysis: Reyes is a solid option in deeper leagues that use true middle relievers in the season's final two weeks.
News: Minnesota lefty Dennys Reyes worked 1 2/3 perfect innings in Saturday's rain-shortened win at the N.Y. Yankees to lower his ERA to 0.86 on the season.
Analysis: Consider the solid middle reliever and option in the deeper Fantasy formats that use true middle men.
News: Reliever Dennys Reyes and the Twins agreed Thursday to a two-year contract extension through the 2008 season. Sent to Triple-A at the beginning of the season to get better at holding runners at first base, Reyes was recalled from the Rochester Red Wings on April 30 and has helped solidify a bullpen that leads the majors with a 3.01 ERA.
Analysis: The 29-year-old Reyes, the only left-hander in Minnesota's bullpen, is 4-0 with an 0.96 ERA in 37 1/3 innings, with 24 hits and seven walks against 36 strikeouts entering Thursday night's game at Baltimore. Reyes has stranded 31 of 36 inherited runners, the fourth-best percentage (86.1) in the majors. Consider the solid middle reliever and option in the deeper Fantasy formats that use true middle men.
News: LHP Dennys Reyes, who pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings, hasn't allowed a run since July 5 at Kansas City - a span of 12 2/3 innings.
Analysis: Consider Reyes a viable middle reliever in the deepest of Fantasy leagues that use true middle men.
News: LHP Dennys Reyes' string of stranding 15 consecutive inherited runners came to an end in the sixth inning when he allowed Mark Grudzielanek to score on an Emil Brown single.
Analysis: Consider Reyes a viable middle reliever in the deepest of Fantasy leagues that use true middle men.
News: LHP reliever Dennys Reyes had stranded his past 13 inherited runners before Tuesday's game, and was 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA in 12 innings over his past 20 appearances.
Analysis: Consider Reyes a viable middle reliever in the deepest of Fantasy leagues that use true middle men.
News: Dennys Reyes has excelled in his role as a middle reliever facing mostly left-handed hitters, bringing a 1.42 ERA over 19 innings into this week. The veteran accepted an assignment to Triple-A in April and improved his ability to hold runners at first base.
Analysis: This spring, Reyes - who has had trouble with his control - also made some adjustments with his windup. "He's done everything we asked him," manager Ron Gardenhire said. However, his value is still limited to the deepest of AL Rotisserie formats.
News: MLB.com reports Dennys Reyes, who worked 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief in Monday's series opener at Texas, has looked strong since making his Twins debut on April 30.
Analysis: In five innings of work, Reyes has three strikeouts and hasn't allowed an earned run. However, his value is still limited to the deepest of AL Rotisserie formats.
News: Minnesota Twins designated hitter Ruben Sierra was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left biceps on Sunday. To replace Sierra on the roster, Minnesota recalled pitcher Denny Reyes from Triple-A Rochester.
Analysis: Reyes should be considered no more than a middle reliever in the deepest of AL-only Rotisserie formats. His Fantasy value in any other format in minimal.
News: MLB.com reports Denny Reyes allowed one run on two hits over six innings in Triple-A Rochester's 4-2 victory over Richmond on Tuesday.
Analysis: Reyes, who received a no-decision despite leaving with a 2-1 lead, has a 0.50 ERA, allowing 11 hits and one run in 18 innings, while striking out 13 and walking three.
News: Dennys Reyes, the last Minnesota pitcher cut in spring training, threw six scoreless innings in his most recent start at Triple-A Rochester and has impressed Twins officials in his efforts to improve at holding runners -- the one thing the staff told him he needed to do when he was sent out.
Analysis: Despite starting at Triple-A, Reyes is still considered primarily a situational lefty reliever for the Twins. But GM Terry Ryan says, "He's put himself in a good position because if we go down with an injury, he could come up here as a starter or a reliever."
News: The Minnesota Twins have re-assigned Dennys Reyes to minor league camp. Rookie Willie Eyre earned the team's final spot in the bullpen.
Analysis: Neither Reyes nor Eyre will warrant consideration in most AL leagues.
News: Several Twins players who competed in the World Baseball Classic are back with the team. Closer Joe Nathan (USA), shortstop Juan Castro and pitcher Dennys Reyes (Mexico) and pitchers Johan Santana and Carlos Silva (Venezuela) all have returned to camp.
Analysis: Reyes might get a spot on the team because he is a lefty, but his Fantasy value is limited to the deepest of AL-only leagues. Ignore him on Draft Day.
News: Barring injury, four of six bullpen jobs in Minnesota are filled with returnees. Willie Eyre, the younger brother of Scott Eyre and a prospect who impressed the staff in camp last season, will get a long look for one of the spots. That might leave just one spot for Darrell May, Dennys Reyes and Gabe White, all in camp as minor league free agents.
Analysis: May, Reyes and White are nothing more than middle relievers at this point in their careers. Reyes might get a spot because he is a lefty, but his Fantasy value is limited to the deepest of AL-only leagues. Ignore him on Draft Day.
News: Reyes has signed a minor-league contract with the Twins over the weekend and he received an invite to spring training.
Analysis: Reyes will compete for a bullpen job in spring training, hoping to become the team's primary left-handed setup man following the departure of J.C. Romero.
News: Reyes has elected to remain home in Mexico rather than go to Triple-A Columbus to pitch for the Yankees. "That's unfortunate. He's got a great arm and our people thought highly of him," manager Joe Torre said.
Analysis: Reyes was signed to a minor-league deal on Tuesday, but he had a change of heart. He might return in the spring to try and make a roster, but he is not someone who should be on your Fantasy radar screen.
News: The Yankees signed Reyes to a minor-league contract on Tuesday and assigned him to Triple-A Columbus.
Analysis: Reyes posted a 3-2 record with a 5.15 ERA in 36 games with San Diego. He has no Fantasy appeal.
News: The Padres placed Reyes on waivers on Monday for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release.
Analysis: Reyes might find work with another team, but he has no Fantasy value.
News: Left-hander Dennys Reyes and the Padres agreed Monday to a $550,000, one-year contract. Reyes was 4-8 with a 4.75 ERA in 40 games with Kansas City last season, including 12 starts. He has also played with the Dodgers, Reds, Rockies, Rangers, Pirates and Diamondbacks. He has a career record of 19-29 with a 4.76 ERA.
Analysis: Better known as a family restaurant than a major-leaguer, Dennys was a disaster in the rotation for the Royals last season. He moved to the bullpen and didn't do much to improve his numbers. He does not offer enough as a middle reliever to warrant Fantasy selection.
News: The Kansas City Star reports that Dennys Reyes is heading back to the bullpen so Brian Anderson can start once again.
Analysis: Reyes was 0-4 with a 6.67 ERA in his past six starts. He is not worth owning in Fantasy leagues.
News: Dennys Reyes will remain in the Kansas City bullpen with the demotion of Brian Anderson to the bullpen.
Analysis: Reyes is only worth using in AL-only leagues when the matchup is favorable.
News: Reyes logged seven solid innings allowing just four hits and one run against the Cardinals on Saturday. He struck out six and did not walk a batter in the no decision.
Analysis: Despite the good outing, Reyes is 0-2 with a 5.87 ERA in his last four games. He has minimal value in AL-only formats when the matchup is favorable.
News: Reyes allowed seven runs on six hits in just 2 1/3 innings on Sunday against the Philles. He is 0-2 in his past three starts.
Analysis: Reyes is not a good Fantasy option. He faces St. Louis in Colorado next period.
News: Reyes allowed five earned runs and 11 hits in 6 2/3 innings on Thursday against Montreal to suffer his first loss of the season.
Analysis: Despite his 2-1 record and 3.67 ERA, Reyes is only worth using in larger AL-only leagues when the matchup is favorable.
News: Reyes allowed two earned runs on six hits in seven innings to beat Minnesota Saturday.
Analysis: Reyes had gone 26 straight appearances, including six starts, without getting a decision. He is not worth adding to most Fantasy rosters.
News: The Kansas City Star says Reyes will get at least one more start after working six strong innings on Sunday.
Analysis: It is unclear whether Reyes' next start will come on Friday or Saturday.
News: Reyes allowed five hits in six scoreless innings at Oakland Sunday. He did not factor into the decision.
Analysis: Reyes is worth considering in larger AL-only leagues if he continues to pitch impressively. He replaced Jeremy Affeldt in the rotation.
News: Reyes will start for Jeremy Affeldt at Oakland Sunday. Affeldt has moved to the bullpen.
Analysis: Reyes is not worth starting in AL-only leagues until he puts together some quality starts.
News: The Kansas City Journal reports that Dennys Reyes will start against Texas since Darrell May (groin) is injured.
Analysis: As a spot starter, Reyes has minimal Fantasy value until he nails down a spot in the rotation.
News: Reyes will start Thursday's game against the Rangers in place of Darrell May (sore left groin).
Analysis: Reyes is only worth adding in AL-only leagues which allow daily moves if you need a replacement for May.
News: The Kansas City Star reports that Reyes will likely be sent back to the bullpen once Kevin Appier returns to the rotation at Minnesota Saturday.
Analysis: Reyes will serve as the team's long reliever and has little Fantasy value.
News: Reyes allowed only one run in five innings during a spot start on Sunday against Cleveland.
Analysis: Reyes was filling in for Kevin Appier (elbow). The veteran might be ready to go on April 17, so Reyes is not worth adding to a Fantasy roster.
News: The Kansas City Star reports that Reyes might make a spot start against Cleveland, although he might be used out of the bullpen beforehand. "I'm going day by day with this," said manager Tony Pena. "If I need to use Reyes, I will use him. If we need to find another guy to start for us on the 11th, then we'll find somebody else."
Analysis: Reyes should be left on the free agent pile in most leagues. As a middle reliever and occasional starter, he has little Fantasy value.
News: The Royals invited Reyes, a non-roster player, to spring training on Thursday.
Analysis: Reyes will compete for a bullpen role. He doesn't warrant Fantasy attention.
News: The Kansas City Royals signed Reyes to a minor-league contract on Wednesday, according to the Kansas City Star. "We're going to give him a chance to start in spring training and see how that goes," said Muzzy Jackson, the club's assistant general manager for player personnel. "He's a guy who gives us some versatility. He could be a long man out of the bullpen."
Analysis: Reyes, who had a 10.66 ERA in 15 games for the Diamondbacks, is unlikely to make any Fantasy impact next year even if he wins a rotation spot in the spring.
News: The Arizona Republic reports that Reyes (left posterior strain) is unable to pitch through the stiffness.
Analysis: Reyes is considered day to day. He has minimal Fantasy value.
News: Denny Reyes was called up by Arizona on Monday from Triple-A Tucson.
Analysis: Reyes will probably be used in middle relief and has minimal Fantasy value.
News: The Diamondbacks signed Dennys Reyes to a minor-league contract on Wednesday, according to the Arizona Republic.
Analysis: Reyes will be assigned to Triple-A Tucson. He might be recalled at some point, but he does not warrant any Fantasy consideration.
News: The Pirates will learn Wednesday of the fate of Reyes, who is contending, along with his agent, that he was injured when he was designated for assignment and should have been placed on the DL instead.
Analysis: Reyes is seeking to remain on the roster so he can continue to collect his salary, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. He has no Fantasy value.
News: The Pirates designated Reyes for assignment on Friday, meaning they have 10 days to trade, release or outright him to the minor leagues.
Analysis: Reyes will report to Triple-A Nashville if he clears waivers. He has no Fantasy value.
News: The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review says Dennys Reyes played catch on Wednesday and reported no problems with his back. He was scheduled to throw off a mound on Thursday.
Analysis: Reyes has no Fantasy value.
News: Dennys Reyes was unavailable on Tuesday night. He is suffering from a stiff lower back.
Analysis: Reyes is considered day to day. He has no Fantasy value.
News: Reyes, struck in the head by a batted ball on March 12, returned to the same mound where the injury occurred. He allowed two runs and two hits in one inning of work. "He did all right," McClendon said. "It was good to get him back out there, and I like how he handled it. He may have thrown one or two many breaking balls, but if he had the yips or was shell shocked, he didn't show it."
Analysis: Reyes is not a useful Fantasy player.
News: Reyes (head) pitched one inning on Thursday. He is expected to open the season in the bullpen.
Analysis: Reyes has no Fantasy appeal as a reliever.
News: The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review says Dennys Reyes (head) will pitch on Thursday.
Analysis: Reyes will open the season in the bullpen. He has no Fantasy value.
News: The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review says Reyes is behind in the race for the fifth starter's job because of a head injury. He has only pitched five and one-thid innings this spring. "It's going to be hard for him to make up those innings," Lloyd McClendon said.
Analysis: Salomon Torres, Brian Meadows, Jeff D'Amico, Julian Tavarez and Rolando Arrojo are contending for the final rotation spot. Reyes has never been a quality Fantasy pitcher.
News: Dennys Reyes was hit in the head by a line drive on Wednesday. He was taken to a hospital after sitting on the mound for about five minutes. He was struck above the forehead in the fifth inning. The team said he was "stable, conscious and coherent" when he was taken to a local area hospital. He will undergo further testing as a precautionary measure. He is expected to miss a few days.
Analysis: Reyes is not a useful Fantasy player, even if he can secure the fifth starter job for the Pirates.
News: Reyes allowed a two-run homer to Toronto in his first inning of work on Tuesday before cruising through his second inning of work. "His stuff was OK, but his command was poor," pitching coach Spin Williams told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "You're not too surprised, though, because it was a first outing."
Analysis: Reyes has recovered from a quadriceps injury and is now battling for the fifth spot in the rotation. He won't be very productive in Roto leagues even if he wins the job.
News: The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review says Dennys Reyes (quadriceps) might pitch in an exhibition game early next week.
Analysis: Reyes is competing for the fifth starter's job, but he has never been a quality Fantasy player.
News: The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review says Reyes' Sunday workout was cut short because of a strained right quadriceps.
Analysis: Reyes was scheduled to be re-evaluated on Monday. He is competing for the fifth starter's job, but he has never been a quality Fantasy player.
News: Dennys Reyes signed a minor league contract with the Pirates. Reyes, 24, was 0-1 with a 4.24 ERA as a reliever last year with Colorado. He also spent part of the season with Texas, going 4-3 with a 6.38 ERA in 15 games.
Analysis: Reyes has no Fantasy value.
News: Reyes has been removed from the starting rotation. The Dallas Morning News reports that he will be replaced by rookie pitcher Ben Kozlowski. Reyes shouldn't receive any Fantasy consideration now that he is out of the starting rotation. Kozlowski is a risky starter as well, because of his inexperience.
Analysis:
News: Reyes will start Thursday instead of scheduled starter Rob Bell, who has been moved to the bullpen. Reyes is not a good starter for AL-only leagues.
Analysis:
News: According to The Dallas Morning News, Rangers manager Jerry Narron said Reyes might be worked into the rotation mix in the next couple weeks. With Ismael Valdes now a Mariner, Joaquin Benoit, Kenny Rogers, Rob Bell, Chan Ho Park and Aaron Myette will make Texas' next five starts. However, Narron might use Reyes in place of Bell or Myette if either struggles. Neither Reyes nor the two men he might replace is a good Fantasy starter even in an AL-only league.
Analysis:
News: Reyes, who took a line drive off his left shin three weeks ago in Mexico, threw a 12-minute bullpen session Sunday and reported no problems. He is competing for a bullpen spot, and is unlikely to help a Fantasy team, even in NL-only 4x4 leagues.
Analysis:
News: Reyes has been traded to Colorado. He made a handful of spot starts for the Reds in 2001 but was primarily used as a set-up man going 2-6 with a 4.92 ERA in six starts and 29 relief appearances.
Analysis:
News: Reyes will stay in the rotation for a while longer. Manager Bob Boone considered moving him back to the bullpen after a second straight disappointing start Sunday, but has decided to give him at least one more chance.
Analysis:
News: Reyes might be removed from the Reds' rotation after another bad start on Sunday. He allowed six runs and allowed four walks in three and two-thirds innings. Drop Reyes if you have him, because he has never been as good as advertised.
Analysis:
News: Despite the fact that he allowed five runs on six hits in five innings Tuesday in St. Louis, Reyes will remain in the Reds' rotation for the time being. He retired the first nine batters he faced, and nearly worked out of a fourth-inning jam. Reyes still isn't worth adding to a Fantasy roster just yet.
Analysis:
News: Reyes will start Tuesday's game in St. Louis, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer. He will be making his first big-league start since 1999, and will be auditioning for the 2002 rotation. We don't recommend you add Reyes to your Fantasy team right now, and instead think you should wait for him to prove himself over a few starts first.
Analysis:
News: According to The Cincinnati Enquirer, Reyes will rejoin the Reds Tuesday to start a game in St. Louis. Don't pick him up unless he strings together a couple of solid starts first.
Analysis:
News: Reyes appears close to being ready to start in the big leagues, according to the Cincinnati Post. He will start Friday for Triple-A Louisville after being sent down July 2 to build up the arm strength for starting. Reyes has had trouble staying healthy this season, so don't pick him up until he proves himself in the major-league rotation first.
Analysis:
News: Reyes threw batting practice before Monday's game. He was activated off the disabled list soon after and optioned to Triple-A Louisville.
Analysis:
News: Reyes tossed a 25-pitch simulated game Tuesday and clearly needs to throw a second simulated game or throw in the bullpen on Friday, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer. Reds Manager Bob Boone said Reyes' outing was "just OK. He didn't have a lot of arm stength." You shouldn't be anxiously awaiting the return of Reyes, who doesn't offer useful Fantasy stats.
Analysis:
News: Reyes threw at 75 percent of his normal velocity on Thursday and could be up to full force over the weekend, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer. He could throw a simulated game in St. Louis on Tuesday and then be activated next week. Don't count on Reyes for your Fantasy team.
Analysis:
News: Reyes threw about 30 pitches at 50-60 percent force off a bullpen mound on Tuesday, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer. He could be ready to throw a simulated game early next week and may be activated before the Reds' next homestand, which starts June 28.
Analysis:
News: Reds general manager Jim Bowden said on his twice-weekly radio show on Tuesday that he is confident Reyes will be activated during their upcoming homestand June 15-20, according to the Cincinnati Post. Don't rush to add the left-hander to your Fantasy team, as he'll serve merely in middle relief.
Analysis:
News: The Reds placed Reyes on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with tightness in his left forearm. He will go on an "active rest" program featuring strengthening and stretching for seven to 10 days before beginning light throwing. Don't bother holding onto Reyes at this point.
Analysis:
News: Reyes was removed from Tuesday's game against the Cubs in the eighth inning with stiffness in his forearm. He will not throw for at least a few days and could be headed to the disabled list. It is unclear whether this injury is related to the mild tendinitis in Reyes' elbow, but if he's out long you'll want to drop him.
Analysis:
News: Reyes returned Thursday from his trip to Mexico to receive therapy for discomfort in his throwing elbow. He should return to his middle relief role, one which doesn't offer much Fantasy value.
Analysis:
News: Reyes did not rejoin the Reds as expected on Tuesday. He might return to the team anytime between Wednesday and Friday. He has some minor inflammation in his elbow and might have some ligament tenderness, says the Cincinnati Post. When Reyes does return, he'll be back in middle relief, where he won't help Fantasy leaguers very much.
Analysis:
News: Reyes is expected to rejoin the Reds Tuesday after having his elbow checked by a therapist back in his hometown in Mexico, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. He had some tightness on the inside part of his elbow, but the injury wasn't considered very serious. Reyes will return to his middle relief role for the Reds, one that translates into very little Fantasy value.
Analysis:
News: Reyes left the Reds over the weekend to return home to Mexico for personal reasons, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. He is expected to return in time for Tuesday's game in Chicago.
Analysis:
News: Reyes has allowed just two earned runs in his last 11.2 innings, and could be considered for the Reds' rotation if injuries and/or ineffectiveness continues. He's not worth owning in a Fantasy league unless he's starting, so only pick him up if it's clear he'll be moved into the rotation on a permanent basis.
Analysis:
News: The New York Yankees are reportedly very interested in trading for Reyes, offering perhaps left-handed starting pitching prospects Ted Lilly or Randy Keisler, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. If either Yankee prospect is indeed NL-bound, the change of scenery could do him good and make him worth a flier in a deep NL-only league, but Reyes will probably be a middle reliever wherever he ends up. Don't bother picking him up if he's traded.
Analysis:
News:The New York Times is reporting that both the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are interested in acquiring Reyes. While both Boston and Cincinnati deny any such talks, a source close to the Reds said that the team is currently talking to the defending champs about a deal involving the left-hander.
Analysis:
News: The Cincinnati Enquirer reported Wednesday that Reyes has been rumored to be traded to the Yankees or Red Sox in exchange for starting pitching help. He would likely serve as a left-handed reliever wherever he ends up, so don't count on Reyes for much in the way of Fantasy value this season.
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News: Reds Manager Bob Boone will prepare Reyes as a starter this spring in order to help the left-hander gain more command of his pitches, although he's a longshot to make the Opening Day rotation. Boone feels that this preparation will help Reyes become more equipped to handle a situational reliever role against tougher left-handed hitters. Still, Boone added, "I don't have a lefty in the (projected) starting rotation," so Reyes does have a shot. If he is used as a starter, he could be a good low-cost pickup at your draft this season.
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News: A power pitcher with excellent strikeout potential, Reyes should finally get a chance to stick in a major-league rotation this season. Has some control problems, as evidenced by his 1.62 WHIP last year. Reyes will be a winner one day, but will be no better than a .500 pitcher this year. Reyes will be adjusting to the majors this season, and there will be growing pains in the form of a high ERA and WHIP.
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