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By Kristen Wong
MLB Rumors: Should Red Sox consider reuniting with former prospect to help bullpen?
Former Boston Red Sox prospect Denyi Reyes was designated for assignment by the New York Mets last Tuesday, making his future in the MLB somewhat murky.
Given his years-long history in Boston, there’s an inkling of a chance that the Red Sox would reunite with Reyes to shore up the bullpen. Reyes signed with the Red Sox back in 2014 and played a plethora of minor league games hoping to one day make the leap to the majors. That day never came, but Reyes still compiled a neat resume of stats including a 1.45 ERA in 2017 and a 1.89 ERA in 2018 with the Low-A Lowell Spinners and Greenville Drive respectively.
With his future up in the air, Reyes could make a return to the first home he’s ever known.
Mets roster moves: Jeff Brigham and Danny Mendick have been optioned to clear space for Trevor Gott and D.J. Stewart.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) July 4, 2023
Denyi Reyes designated for assignment to clear 40-man space.
After Reyes crawled to a 6.14 ERA in six games for the Mets, the Red Sox rightfully have concerns.
The pros for acquiring Reyes are: he has familiarity with the Red Sox farm system, has shown flashes of high-upside talent in his nearly decade-long professional career, and if the signing pans out, could turn into a pivotal member of the bullpen.
On the other hand, Reyes’ minor league stints are littered with inconsistency and he’s far from a reliable arm at this point.
All things considered, this low-stakes gamble on Reyes doesn’t have too many detriments. It’s all about what the Red Sox see in Reyes, who could be characterized as either a developmental dud or a modest arm with plenty left to give.