Reyes Moronta RP FA Sun 9/1/19 8:08 PM
Reyes Moronta
RP FA
Moronta was diagnosed with a torn labrum in his right shoulder Sunday and will miss the rest of the 2019 season, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moronta was originally presumed to have suffered an acute right shoulder strain during Saturday's loss to the Padres. However, after getting an MRI, it was revealed that the extent of the injury was a lot worse. Moronta was one of the Giants' most dependable relievers in 2019 with a 2.86 ERA and a 70:33 K:BB ratio over 56.2 innings pitched. There has been no announcement made yet on whether or not the big right-hander will need surgery but he will be forced to miss a significant amount of time regardless.
Reyes Moronta RP FA Sun 9/1/19 12:36 AM
Reyes Moronta
RP FA
Moronta suffered an acute right shoulder strain during Saturday's game against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moronta went to the ground in significant pain after a pitch in Saturday's game, but it appears he avoided an elbow injury. The 26-year-old will undergo an MRI on Sunday to confirm the initial diagnosis and help determine the severity of the injury.
Reyes Moronta RP FA Sat 8/31/19 11:10 PM
Reyes Moronta
RP FA
Moronta was removed from Saturday's game against the Padres with a right arm injury, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Moronta went down and appeared to be in considerable pain after his third pitch of the outing and left the field with the athletic trainer holding his right arm. The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but the 26-year-old's immediate reaction has the indications of a potentially serious injury.
Reyes Moronta RP FA Mon 8/26/19 1:21 AM
Reyes Moronta
RP FA
Moronta pitched a scoreless seventh and struck out one to pick up his 15th save of the season in Sunday's 5-4 win over Oakland.
EDGE Analysis
Moronta was roughed up by the Cubs on Aug. 21, but he got back on track with his third hold over his last five appearances. The 26-year-old owns 2.73 ERA through 54 games, and should continue to rack up holds as the Giants' unquestioned top right-handed arm out of the bullpen.
Reyes Moronta RP FA Thu 8/22/19 2:38 AM
Reyes Moronta
RP FA
Moronta (3-7) took a loss and a blown save against the Cubs on Wednesday after allowing two runs on three hits and a walk over one inning of relief.
EDGE Analysis
With the Giants ahead 11-10, Moronta came into the eighth inning and surrendered the lead after giving up a leadoff single to Nicholas Castellanis followed by a two-run, game-winning home run to Kris Bryant. Despite the loss, Moronta owns a respectable 2.80 ERA and 1.28 WHIP over 52 appearances this season.
Reyes Moronta RP FA Wed 8/14/19 8:08 AM
Reyes Moronta
RP FA
Moronta fired a clean inning with a strikeout en route to his 13th hold in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Oakland.
EDGE Analysis
Moronta made easy work of the Athletics in the eighth inning, needing just 14 pitches (nine strikes) to retire the side in order. The 26-year-old owns a 2.58 ERA and an 11.7 K/9 over 52.1 innings. Moronta has become the Giants' top right-handed reliever by default after the club traded away Mark Melancon and Sam Dyson at the trade deadline.
Reyes Moronta RP FA Sat 8/3/19 12:30 AM
Reyes Moronta
RP FA
Moronta (3-6) took the loss, allowing a run on two hits and a walk in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Moronta was only able to record one out in the seventh inning, but he allowed the go-ahead double to Ian Desmond and the Giants were unable to get the reliever off the hook. Moronta has been a solid reliever this season with a 2.79 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 48.1 innings. He's struck out 64 batters and compiled 12 holds. The right-hander would likely be near the top of the list for save chances should closer Will Smith pick up an injury.
Reyes Moronta RP FA Fri 8/2/19 9:12 AM
Reyes Moronta
RP FA
Moronta will become the Giants' top right-handed setup man following the departures of Mark Melancon and Sam Dyson at the trade deadline.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old had been part of a trio of right-handed relievers setting up closer Will Smith, posting a 2.63 ERA with 63 strikeouts over 48 innings. The trade deadline now leaves the hard-throwing Moronta in a traditional righty-lefty setup configuration with Tony Watson. Moronta is currently at his career-best mark of 12 holds, but he should easily surpass that number with increased high-leverage opportunities down the stretch.
Reyes Moronta RP FA Mon 6/24/19 12:15 AM
Reyes Moronta
RP FA
Moronta fired a pair of clean innings with a strikeout in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Arizona.
EDGE Analysis
Moronta had some rough patches earlier in the season, but has since lowered his ERA back down to 2.67. The 26-year-old's hot June (7.1 shutout innings) has been a big part of his turnaround. Moronta is still playing with fire when it comes to free passes (5.4 BB/9), but he proved that he can be wildy-effective last season (2.84 ERA with a 5.1 BB/9).
Reyes Moronta RP FA Sat 6/8/19 1:06 AM
Reyes Moronta
RP FA
Moronta (3-4) pitched a scoreless sixth inning, walking one and striking out one while earning the win in Friday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Moronta became the pitcher of record when the Giants scored twice in the bottom of the sixth. The 26-year-old reliever now has a 3.14 ERA and 1.36 WHIP through 28.2 innings. He's struck out 42 batters and notched six holds this year.