Former Dodgers Pitcher Reyes Moronta Passes Away at 31

Reyes Moronta, a former Major League Baseball pitcher.
He was born in Santiago de los Caballeros in 1993.
Moronta began his MLB career with the Giants at 17.

Reyes Moronta, a former Major League Baseball pitcher known for his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants, has died at the age of 31. According to reports, Moronta tragically lost his life in a traffic accident on Sunday, July 28. The incident occurred in the Santiago province of the Dominican Republic, near his father's home, as reported.

The news of Moronta's passing was confirmed by both the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) and Liga Mexicana de Beisbol (Mexican Baseball League), which expressed their condolences on social media. The MLBPA stated, "We send our heartfelt sympathies to his family and friends in his native Dominican Republic and throughout the game."

Moronta, born in Santiago de los Caballeros in 1993, began his MLB career with the Giants, signing as an international free agent at 17. He made his MLB debut in 2017 and quickly established himself as a top reliever, appearing in 136 games from 2017 to 2021. His career was interrupted by shoulder surgery in 2019, causing him to miss the entire 2020 season.

In March 2022, Moronta joined the Los Angeles Dodgers, appearing in 22 games before briefly playing for the Los Angeles Angels in the past season.

Most recently, he was signed with Bravos de León in the Mexican league, but was released from the team on July 25. The Bravos de León expressed their sorrow on social media, saying, "We deeply regret the departure of Reyes Moronta. We wish family and friends a quick resignation to this news."

Moronta's passing has left the baseball community mourning the loss of a talented player and cherished teammate.

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