Alex Reyes

Alex Reyes experienced right shoulder soreness while throwing and has been shut down.

Fantasy Impact

Reyes underwent an MRI and the Cardinals are seeking a second opinion. Manager Oli Marmol called the setback "very" discouraging. There is no clear timetable for Reyes at this point.

Alex Reyes will be shut down for at least two weeks after being diagnosed with frayed labrum.

Fantasy Impact

Reyes has received stem cell injections for his shoulder. He will be shut down for at least two weeks. The Cardinals expect Reyes to return in late May or early June but if surgery is required he will be out much longer.

Alex Reyes is behind in camp because he has not thrown off a mound all winter.

Fantasy Impact

Reyes has not been cleared to throw off a mound as he is going through an extended review on his shoulder. When he gets the clearance, he will be able to throw bullpens and live batting practice. The fact he has not thrown off a mound all winter suggests that he is far behind. Last season Reyes posted a 3.24 ERA out of the bullpen with 29 saves.

Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak stated that Alex Reyes may not be stretched out for a starting role by the start of the season.

Fantasy Impact

Based on the comments from Mozeliak, it sounds like Reyes could begin the year in the bullpen. Last year, Reyes pitched 72 innings notching 29 saves to pair with a 3.24 ERA and a 30 percent strikeout rate. The shortened spring training will cause Reyes to have less ramp-up time and likely lead to a bullpen role. Reyes showed success in the bullpen last season and could be a fit in the back-end with Giovanny Gallegos.

Alex Reyes pitched two innings in relief of J.A. Happ on Sunday, giving up a run on a solo home run by Tommy Pham while recording a strikeout.

Fantasy Impact

Reyes (9-8) has amazingly recorded nine wins and eight losses this season as a full-time reliever. That's quite the feat. In fact, he's recorded four wins in the past 10 days, proving to be a valuable relief weapon for the Cardinals since being demoted from the closer's role as he transitions back to becoming a starting pitcher in 2022.