Gerardo Reyes

Gerardo Reyes (born May 13, 1993) is a Mexican professional baseball pitcher for the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Angels, and Oakland Athletics.

Career Reyes attended Hidalgo High School in Hidalgo, Texas. He attended Galveston College in Galveston, Texas. He appeared in four games his freshman season of 2013, but missed his sophomore season due to injury.

Tampa Bay Rays Reyes signed as an undrafted free agent out of a tryout camp by the Tampa Bay Rays on August 11, 2013. After missing the 2015 season, he split the 2016 season between the Fort Wayne TinCaps of the Single–A Midwest League and the Lake Elsinore Storm of the High–A California League, accumulating a 4–5 with a 3.59 ERA in innings. He opened the 2019 season with the El Paso Chihuahuas of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League, going 4–2 with a 3.57 ERA over innings. He made his debut that night, pitching innings in relief and earning the win. With the Padres in 2019, Reyes went 4–0 with a 7.62 ERA and 38 strikeouts over 26 innings.

Los Angeles Angels On August 30, 2020, Reyes was traded to the Los Angeles Angels for Jason Castro. He did not play in a game for the Angels due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 5, 2021, Reyes was outrighted off of the 40-man roster. After suffering a sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow, on March 11, it was announced that Reyes would undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the 2021 season as a result. Reyes was assigned to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees in 2022 upon his return from injury. In 46 appearances, he posted a 3-4 record and 3.74 ERA with 58 strikeouts and 6 saves in innings pitched.

On August 26, 2022, Reyes was selected to the 40-man roster and added to the active roster. Taylor Ward, Aaron Loup, and Ryan Tepera were placed on the restricted list due to being unvaccinated against COVID-19 and were unable to travel to Canada to play the Toronto Blue Jays. Reyes allowed one run on three hits and three walks in two innings pitched across two relief appearances. He was removed from the 40-man roster and returned to Triple-A on August 29. He elected free agency following the season on November 10.

On December 19, 2022, Reyes re-signed with the Angels on a minor league contract. In 19 appearances for Triple–A Salt Lake in 2023, he logged a 4.64 ERA with 32 strikeouts in innings pitched. On June 10, 2023, Reyes was added to major league roster after Ben Joyce was placed on the injured list. In 8 games for the Angels, he struggled to a 7.45 ERA with 10 strikeouts in innings of work. On September 14, Reyes was designated for assignment by Los Angeles. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A Salt Lake on September 17. Reyes elected free agency on October 13.

Oakland Athletics On December 15, 2023, Reyes signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics. In 31 appearances for the Triple–A Las Vegas Aviators, he recorded a 3.82 ERA with 48 strikeouts across 33 innings of work. On July 30, 2024, the Athletics selected Reyes' contract, adding him to their active roster. In 3 games for Oakland, he logged a 4.50 ERA with 2 strikeouts over 4 innings pitched. On August 7, Reyes was designated for assignment by the Athletics. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Las Vegas on August 9. Reyes elected free agency on October 1.

Diablos Rojos del México On March 3, 2025, Reyes signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League. He made 35 appearances for México, registering a 4-0 record and 6.68 ERA with 46 strikeouts across innings pitched. With the team, Reyes won the Serie del Rey.