History of Reyes Moronta in Timeline
Reyes Armando Moronta, a Dominican professional baseball pitcher, tragically passed away in a car accident in the Dominican Republic on July 28, 2024. He was signed by the San Francisco Giants as an international free agent in 2010. During his MLB career from 2017 to 2023, he played for the Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Los Angeles Angels.
1973: Record for Rookie Relief Appearances
Reyes Moronta's 2018 season included the most relief appearances by a Giants rookie (69) since Elias Sosa in 1973.
January 6, 1993: Birth of Reyes Moronta
Reyes Armando Moronta was born on January 6, 1993.
September 2010: Signs with Giants
On September 2010, at 17 years old, Reyes Moronta signed with the San Francisco Giants as an international free agent for $15,000.
2010: Signs with San Francisco Giants
In 2010, at the age of 17, Reyes Moronta signed with the San Francisco Giants as an international free agent.
2011: Professional Debut
Reyes Moronta made his professional debut in 2011 with the Dominican Summer League Giants.
2012: Plays for Arizona League Giants
Reyes Moronta played for the Arizona League Giants in 2012.
2013: Plays as Starting Pitcher
In 2013, Reyes Moronta played as a starting pitcher with the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes.
2014: Returns to Arizona League Giants
Reyes Moronta returned to play for the Arizona League Giants in 2014.
2015: Plays for Augusta GreenJackets
Reyes Moronta played for the Augusta GreenJackets in 2015.
2016: Plays for San Jose Giants
In 2016, Reyes Moronta played for the San Jose Giants, leading the league in games played (60) and strikeouts per nine innings pitched (14.2). He was named a mid-season All Star, and an MiLB organization All Star.
May 10, 2017: Promotion to Major Leagues
On May 10, 2017, Reyes Moronta was promoted to the major leagues by the San Francisco Giants.
2017: Major League Debut
Reyes Moronta made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the San Francisco Giants in 2017.
2018: Successful Season with Giants
In 2018, Reyes Moronta had a successful season with the Giants, achieving a 2.49 ERA and setting a Giants record for fewest hits per 9 innings (4.71).
September 2019: Shoulder Surgery
Reyes Moronta underwent surgery in September 2019 to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, sidelining him for nine to eleven months.
2020: Missed Season
Due to his shoulder surgery, Reyes Moronta missed the entire 2020 MLB season.
May 17, 2021: Placed on Injured List
Reyes Moronta was placed on the 60-day injured list on May 17, 2021, due to a mild sprained ligament in his elbow.
February 19, 2022: Signs with Diablos Rojos del México
Reyes Moronta signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League on February 19, 2022.
March 12, 2022: Signs with Los Angeles Dodgers
On March 12, 2022, Reyes Moronta signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, joining their spring training.
August 22, 2022: Claimed by Arizona Diamondbacks
Reyes Moronta was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 22, 2022.
January 25, 2023: Signs with Texas Rangers Organization
Reyes Moronta signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers organization on January 25, 2023.
April 3, 2023: Returns to Diablos Rojos del México
On April 3, 2023, Reyes Moronta rejoined the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League.
May 11, 2023: Signs with Los Angeles Angels Organization
Reyes Moronta signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels organization on May 11, 2023.
2023: Plays for multiple teams
By 2023, Reyes Moronta had played for multiple MLB teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Los Angeles Angels.
May 9, 2024: Signs with Bravos de León
Reyes Moronta signed with the Bravos de León of the Mexican League on May 9, 2024.
July 28, 2024: Death of Reyes Moronta
Reyes Moronta died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic on July 28, 2024.