{{short description|American baseball player (born 1981)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}} {{Infobox baseball biography |name=Anthony Reyes |image=DSC00562 Anthony Reyes.jpg |image_size=300px |caption=Reyes with the St. Louis Cardinals |position=Pitcher |bats=Right |throws=Right |birth_date={{Birth date and age|mf=y|1981|10|16}} |birth_place=Whittier, California, U.S. |debutleague = MLB |debutdate=August 9 |debutyear=2005 |debutteam=St. Louis Cardinals |finalleague = MLB |finaldate=May 22 |finalyear=2009 |finalteam=Cleveland Indians |statleague = MLB |stat1label=Win–loss record |stat1value=13–26 |stat2label=Earned run average |stat2value=5.12 |stat3label=Strikeouts |stat3value=205 |teams= * St. Louis Cardinals ({{mlby|2005}}–{{mlby|2008}}) * Cleveland Indians ({{mlby|2008}}–{{mlby|2009}}) |awards= * World Series champion ({{wsy|2006}}) }} '''Anthony Loza Reyes''' (born October 16, 1981) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played five seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He pitched primarily as a starting pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals and Cleveland Indians. Reyes attended the University of Southern California (USC), before the Cardinals selected him in the 15th round of the 2003 MLB draft, and made his major league debut on August 9, 2005. During his playing career, Reyes threw and batted right-handed, stood {{convert|6|ft|2|in|m}} tall, and weighed {{convert|230|lb}}.
A native of Whittier, California, Reyes became the Cardinals' top prospect in their minor league system. As a rookie, he was a member of the Cardinals' 2006 World Series championship team, including starting Game 1. Following his playing career, he became a firefighter for the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
==High school== Reyes attended California High School in Whittier, California. Once considered too small to be a pitcher, Reyes went 7–1 with a 1.61 ERA as a senior, earning Del Rey League Co-Pitcher of the Year honors.<ref name="USCMediaGuide2003" /> He goes back to California High during the off season to practice and stays in touch with the coaches.
==College career== Reyes spent his college years at the University of Southern California from 2000 to 2003, and though he was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 13th round (380th overall) of the 2002 Major League Baseball draft, he elected to return to school for his senior year.<ref name="2002MLBDraft">{{cite news |date=June 5, 2002 |title=2002 First-Year Player Draft |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/components/draftday/mlb_draft_search_round_13_1.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020614192833/http://mlb.mlb.com/components/draftday/mlb_draft_search_round_13_1.html |archive-date=June 14, 2002 |access-date=November 29, 2007 |work=MLB.com}}</ref> He was on several USC teams with San Diego Padres pitcher Mark Prior. In four seasons with the Trojans, Reyes compiled a 17–16 record and earned Pac-10 honors three times.<ref name="USCMediaGuide2003">{{cite news |date=November 1, 2002 |title=Player Bio: Anthony Reyes |url=http://usctrojans.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/reyes_anthony00.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060929205622/http://usctrojans.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/reyes_anthony00.html |archive-date=September 29, 2006 |access-date=November 29, 2007 |work=University of Southern California}}</ref>
==Professional career== Reyes was drafted in the 15th round (455th overall) by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2003 Major League Baseball draft.<ref>{{Cite web |title=15th Round of the 2003 MLB June Amateur Draft |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/draft/ |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=Baseball Reference |language=en}}</ref> He made his professional debut in {{Baseball year|2004}} with the Single-A Palm Beach Cardinals, where he compiled a 3–0 record with a 4.66 ERA in seven starts.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Anthony Reyes Minor Leagues Statistics |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=reyes-001ant |access-date=August 4, 2024 |website=Baseball Reference |language=en}}</ref> Reyes was later promoted to the Double-A Tennessee Smokies, where he achieved a 6–2 record with a 3.03 ERA in 12 starts.<ref name=":0" /> Reyes was eventually considered the top prospect in the St. Louis farm system.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Molony |first=Jim |date=March 20, 2005 |title=Notes: Prospect Reyes turns heads |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050320&content_id=972396&vkey=spt2005gamer&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050321053359/http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050320&content_id=972396&vkey=spt2005gamer&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |archive-date=March 21, 2005 |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=St. Louis Cardinals |publisher=MLB.com}}</ref>
Reyes began the {{Baseball year|2005}} season with the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds. In 23 starts, he was 7–6 with a 3.64 ERA.<ref name=":0" /> In August, Reyes' contract was purchased by the Cardinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leach |first=Matthew |date=August 9, 2005 |title=Notes: Sanders, Walker progressing |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050809&content_id=1163978&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071102143940/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050809&content_id=1163978&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |archive-date=November 2, 2007 |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=St. Louis Cardinals |publisher=MLB.com}}</ref> On August 9, at Miller Park, Reyes made his major league debut, throwing 6{{fraction|1|3}} innings against the Milwaukee Brewers, earning the win and giving up just two runs on two hits.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leach |first=Matthew |date=August 10, 2005 |title=Reyes aces 'one-shot deal' for Cards |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20050809&content_id=1164282&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071102214847/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20050809&content_id=1164282&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |archive-date=November 2, 2007 |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=St. Louis Cardinals |publisher=MLB.com}}</ref> He was demoted immediately after the game, having fulfilled his role of giving the regular rotation an extra day's rest by manager Tony La Russa. Reyes was recalled again on September 5 when the rosters expanded to 40.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 2005 |title=Major League Baseball: Transactions |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/transactions/index.jsp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050906164733/http://mlb.mlb.com:80/NASApp/mlb/mlb/transactions/index.jsp |archive-date=September 6, 2005 |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=MLB.com}}</ref> In four total appearances (one start) with the Cardinals, he was 1–1 with a 2.70 ERA.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Anthony Reyes Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/reyesan01.shtml |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=Baseball Reference |language=en}}</ref>
Once again, Reyes opened the {{Baseball year|2006}} season with Memphis. He was recalled to St. Louis on June 21, and was placed in their starting rotation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leach |first=Matthew |date=June 21, 2006 |title=Reyes earns another look |url=http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060621&content_id=1516723&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070701103142/http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060621&content_id=1516723&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |archive-date=July 1, 2007 |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=St. Louis Cardinals |publisher=MLB.com}}</ref> On June 22, Reyes was asked to start the final game of a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox. In the previous two games, the White Sox scored 33 runs against the Cardinals. In the third game, Reyes threw 90 pitches, 67 for strikes, had six strikeouts and no walks, and carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning. The only White Sox hit was a home run by Jim Thome. The Cardinals offense could not respond in kind and the White Sox won, 1–0. Reyes pitched an eight-inning complete game and took the loss despite giving up only the one hit (albeit a home run) to Thome.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leach |first=Matthew |date=June 22, 2006 |title=Reyes loses no-hit bid, game |url=http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20060622&content_id=1518941&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060702122118/http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20060622&content_id=1518941&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |archive-date=July 2, 2006 |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=St. Louis Cardinals |publisher=MLB.com}}</ref> Reyes made 17 starts in 2006, going 5–8 with a 5.06 ERA and 72 strikeouts in 85{{fraction|1|3}} innings pitched.<ref name=":1" />
During the Cardinals' 2006 playoff run, Reyes was left off the roster for the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres. However, after advancing to the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets, the Cardinals added him to the roster in place of starting pitcher Jason Marquis.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leach |first=Matthew |date=October 11, 2006 |title=Notes: Lone roster move significant |url=http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061011&content_id=1709163&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061013014353/http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061011&content_id=1709163&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |archive-date=October 13, 2006 |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=St. Louis Cardinals |publisher=MLB.com}}</ref> Reyes started Game 4 of the series and pitched four innings, allowing two earned runs on three hits and four walks, taking a no-decision in the 12–5 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nicholl |first=Conor |date=October 16, 2006 |title=Reyes gives Mets too much to work with |url=http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061015&content_id=1714410&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061017004409/http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061015&content_id=1714410&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |archive-date=October 17, 2006 |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=St. Louis Cardinals |publisher=MLB.com}}</ref> He then started Game 1 of the 2006 World Series against fellow rookie Justin Verlander and earned the win, pitching eight innings and retiring 17 consecutive batters from the first through the sixth inning; a World Series record for a rookie. Reyes gave up two runs and earned player of the game honors.<ref name="Game1Recap">{{cite news |last=Leach |first=Matthew |date=October 22, 2006 |title=Rookie Reyes delivers Game 1 victory |url=http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061021&content_id=1720173&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090417065741/http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061021&content_id=1720173&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |archive-date=April 17, 2009 |access-date=November 24, 2007 |work=St. Louis Cardinals |publisher=MLB.com}}</ref> The Cardinals went on to win the series, defeating the Detroit Tigers four games to one.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leach |first=Matthew |date=October 28, 2006 |title=Cards secure 10th World Series title |url=http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20061027&content_id=1725895&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070509124609/http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20061027&content_id=1725895&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |archive-date=May 9, 2007 |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=St. Louis Cardinals |publisher=MLB.com}}</ref>
After starting the {{mlby|2007}} season 0–8 with a 6.08 ERA in nine starts (although he had the worst run support in the majors), the Cardinals optioned him to Memphis on May 27. Todd Wellemeyer replaced him in the Cardinals starting rotation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Berk |first=Daniel |date=May 27, 2007 |title=Notes: Reyes optioned; Cate recalled |url=http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070527&content_id=1988974&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080621083206/http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070527&content_id=1988974&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |archive-date=June 21, 2008 |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=St. Louis Cardinals |publisher=MLB.com}}</ref> He made three strong starts for the Redbirds and was recalled to St. Louis June 16,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leach |first=Matthew |date=June 16, 2007 |title=Notes: Cards call up Ryan, Reyes |url=http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070616&content_id=2030580&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070620150849/http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070616&content_id=2030580&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |archive-date=June 20, 2007 |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=St. Louis Cardinals |publisher=MLB.com}}</ref> but was optioned back to Memphis again on July 2.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Berk |first=Daniel |date=July 2, 2007 |title=Reyes headed back to Memphis |url=http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070702&content_id=2062501&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080621083211/http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070702&content_id=2062501&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |archive-date=June 21, 2008 |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=St. Louis Cardinals |publisher=MLB.com}}</ref> On July 28, Reyes was called up again from Memphis to make a spot start in a doubleheader against Milwaukee. He pitched well, allowing two runs on two hits in six innings to earn his first win of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leach |first=Matthew |date=July 29, 2007 |title=Cardinals sweep past Brewers |url=http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070728&content_id=2115320&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110517065339/http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070728&content_id=2115320&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |archive-date=May 17, 2011 |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=St. Louis Cardinals |publisher=MLB.com}}</ref> Reyes finished the season with a 2–14 record and a 6.04 ERA in 22 games (20 starts).<ref name=":1" />
Reyes began the {{mlby|2008}} season in St. Louis's bullpen, going 2–1 with one save and a 4.91 ERA in 10 relief appearances.<ref name=":1" /> On May 4, he was optioned to Triple-A Memphis.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Latsch |first=Nate |date=May 4, 2008 |title=Cards call up right-hander Parisi to 'pen |url=http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080504&content_id=2642436&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080508194322/http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080504&content_id=2642436&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |archive-date=May 8, 2008 |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=St. Louis Cardinals |publisher=MLB.com}}</ref> He went 2–3 with a 3.25 ERA in 11 starts at Memphis.<ref name=":0" />
On July 26, 2008, Reyes was traded to the Cleveland Indians for right-handed reliever Luis Perdomo and cash.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leach |first=Matthew |date=July 26, 2008 |title=Once hot prospect Reyes dealt to Tribe |url=http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080726&content_id=3199653&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080729004810/http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080726&content_id=3199653&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl |archive-date=July 29, 2008 |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=St. Louis Cardinals |publisher=MLB.com}}</ref> He was immediately assigned to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, where he went 2–0 with a 2.77 ERA in two starts.<ref name=":0" />
On August 8, 2008, the Indians promoted Reyes from Buffalo.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 8, 2008 |title=Indians promote RHP Anthony Reyes and RHP Brendan Donnelly from Triple-A Buffalo |url=http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20080808&content_id=3273551&vkey=pr_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080810031956/http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20080808&content_id=3273551&vkey=pr_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle |archive-date=August 10, 2008 |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=Cleveland Indians |publisher=MLB.com}}</ref> That same day, he made his first start for Cleveland, going 6{{fraction|1|3}} innings, allowing just one run on seven hits, and picked up the win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Castrovince |first=Anthony |date=August 8, 2008 |title=Big hits, newcomer Reyes lift Indians |url=http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080808&content_id=3275731&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080811035441/http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080808&content_id=3275731&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle |archive-date=August 11, 2008 |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=Cleveland Indians |publisher=MLB.com}}</ref> On September 6, Reyes exited his start after three innings against the Kansas City Royals due to a sore right elbow.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Castrovince |first=Anthony |date=September 6, 2008 |title=Reyes exits with sore right elbow |url=http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3424613&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080908223812/http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3424613&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle |archive-date=September 8, 2008 |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=Cleveland Indians |publisher=MLB.com}}</ref> He was later shut down for the rest of the season on September 16.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Castrovince |first=Anthony |date=September 16, 2008 |title=Tribe shuts down Reyes as precaution |url=http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080916&content_id=3487626&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080922161730/http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080916&content_id=3487626&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle |archive-date=September 22, 2008 |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=Cleveland Indians |publisher=MLB.com}}</ref> In six starts with Cleveland, Reyes was 2–1 with a 1.83 ERA.<ref name=":1" />
Reyes started the {{mlby|2009}} season as a member of Cleveland's starting rotation. He struggled in eight starts, going 1–1 with a 6.57 ERA.<ref name=":1" /> On May 22 against the Cincinnati Reds, Reyes was limited to three innings due to elbow inflammation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Castrovince |first=Anthony |date=May 23, 2009 |title=Tribe suffers three losses in one game |url=http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090522&content_id=4886424&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090525183627/http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com:80/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090522&content_id=4886424&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle |archive-date=May 25, 2009 |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=Cleveland Indians |publisher=MLB.com}}</ref> He was placed on the disabled list the next day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Castrovince |first=Anthony |date=May 23, 2009 |title=Indians place Reyes, Laffey on DL |url=http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090523&content_id=4901210&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090525183625/http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090523&content_id=4901210&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle |archive-date=May 25, 2009 |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=Cleveland Indians |publisher=MLB.com}}</ref> On June 10, 2009, it was announced that Reyes would undergo season-ending elbow surgery.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Labbe |first=Dan |date=June 10, 2009 |title=Indians injury update: Reyes' season over, Westbrook begins rehab |url=https://www.cleveland.com/tribe/2009/06/indians_injury_update_reyes_se.html |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=The Plain Dealer |language=en}}</ref>
Reyes was non-tendered by the Indians on December 12, 2009, making him a free agent. He was re-signed to a minor league contract on December 13.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Castrovince |first=Anthony |date=December 13, 2009 |title=Tribe ink Reyes, Miller to Minors deals |url=http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091213&content_id=7805216&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091218015526/http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091213&content_id=7805216&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle |archive-date=December 18, 2009 |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=Cleveland Indians |publisher=MLB.com}}</ref> During spring training his contract was purchased by the Indians, at which time he was placed on the 60-day disabled list, while recovering from Tommy John surgery.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 24, 2010 |title=Reyes (elbow) placed on 60-day DL |url=http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=MLB&id=218&line=282230&spln=1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615191541/http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=MLB&id=218&line=282230&spln=1 |archive-date=June 15, 2011 |access-date=February 24, 2010 |website=Rotoworld}}</ref> After spending the entire 2010 season on the disabled list, Reyes was outrighted to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers on October 29, 2010. After electing free agency, Reyes signed a minor league contract with the Indians on November 15. His contract included a non-roster invitation to the Indians' 2011 spring training camp.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 15, 2010 |title=Indians Invite RHP Anthony Reyes to Major League Camp |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20101115&content_id=16100138&vkey=pr_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101208074054/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20101115&content_id=16100138&vkey=pr_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle |archive-date=December 8, 2010 |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=Cleveland Indians |publisher=MLB.com}}</ref>
Reyes spent the 2011 season rehabbing his injured elbow, never appearing on the 40-man roster. He was released by the Indians on August 5, 2011.<ref name=":1" />
On May 7, 2012, Reyes signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Axisa |first=Mike |date=May 8, 2012 |title=Padres Sign Kip Wells, Anthony Reyes |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/05/padres-sign-kip-wells-anthony-reyes.html |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref> He became a free agent following the season on November 3, and subsequently retired.<ref name=":1" />
==Personal life== Reyes has a younger brother, Erik, who pitched for Concordia University Irvine in {{Baseball year|2007}}.<ref name="ConcordiaRoster">{{cite news |date=January 20, 2007 |title=Concordia University Irvine Baseball Roster |url=http://www.cui.edu/athletics/men/baseball/index_ektid3510.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071122135456/http://cui.edu/athletics/men/baseball/index_ektid3510.aspx |archive-date=November 22, 2007 |access-date=November 24, 2007 |work=Concordia University Irvine}}</ref>
Reyes became a Los Angeles County firefighter in March 2017, and was pressed into action to combat the wildfires in California later that year.<ref name="firefighter">{{cite news |last=Langosch |first=Jenifer |date=December 7, 2017 |title=Cardinals Anthony Reyes fighting LA fires |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/cardinals-anthony-reyes-fighting-la-fires/c-263076190 |access-date=December 7, 2017 |work=MLB.com |publisher=MLB Advanced Media}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Goold |first=Derrick |date=December 7, 2017 |title=Cardinals World Series star Reyes fighting California wildfires |url=http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/birdland/cardinals-world-series-star-reyes-fighting-california-wildfires/article_f82e12bb-98f1-5af9-8ce6-84faba91b05a.html#tncms-source=infinity-scroll-summary-siderail-latest |access-date=December 9, 2017 |work=St. Louis Post-Dispatch}}</ref>
==See also== {{Portal bar|Baseball|Greater Los Angeles|Biography}} * List of people from Whittier, California
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==External links== {{Baseballstats|mlb=435039|espn=6225|br=r/reyesan01|fangraphs=7105|brm=reyes-001ant}}
{{2006 St. Louis Cardinals}}
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