[[{“value”:”Reyes Moronta, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, cruelly passed away in a motorcycle accident in the Dominican Republic.
” We are profoundly saddened by the unexpected passing of Reyes Moronta, who pitched for the Giants, Dodgers, Diamondbacks and Angels over six seasons. He was 31″, the league announced.
We are profoundly saddened by the sudden passing of Reyes Moronta, who pitched for the Giants, Dodgers, Diamondbacks and Angels over six seasons. He was 31. pic. twitter.com/GGV5Vv00xn
— MLB ( @MLB ) July 29, 2024
When the accident happened, Moronta, according to the Associated Press, was riding in the northwestern part of the nation’s Villa Gonzalez community.
Reyes Armando Moronta’s horrible passing has caused us “deep regret.” We want to send his family and friends our heartfelt condolences in these difficult circumstances. Rest in peace”, Dominican team Águilas Cibaeñas wrote on social media.
Reyes Armando Moronta’s trágico fallecimiento profundamente lamentamos.
We want to express our sincere condolences to our families and friends during these difficult times.
Descansa en paz. pic. twitter.com/h2yGFZAhVz
— Águilas Cibaeñas ( @aguilascibaenas ) July 29, 2024
Per Fox News:
He had just been released from Bravos de Leon, of the Mexican League, next week.
In 2017, Moronta made his San Francisco Giants debut. In the following two seasons, he made the majority of his appearances. He had a 2.49 ERA in 69 games in 2018 and a 2.86 ERA in 56 games in 2019.
He signed for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2022, and the Arizona Diamondbacks after accepted his waivers. He left the Angels in May 2023 and was then released.
He had a 3.05 ERA in 177 appearances over six years in the majors.
Reyes Moronta’s rapid passing has shocked the #SFGiants, according to the team. Moronta appeared in 136 games with the Giants between 2017 and 2021. His nice spirit will be missed by everyone, according to the San Francisco Giants, and our thoughts are with his family at this challenging time.
Reyes Moronta’s rapid passing has shocked the #SFGiants. Moronta appeared in 136 games with the Giants between 2017 and 2021. We are thinking about him with his friends and family at this challenging time; he will be missed by everyone. twitter.com/LTXBaGBncZ
— SFGiants ( @SFGiants ) July 29, 2024
In 2022, Moronta played 22 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
NBC News noted:
In a translated post, the Mexican Baseball League stated that it shares “in the grief that overwhelms his family, friends, and previous coworkers.”
Moronta was born in the Dominican Republic. He turned 17 when he joined the San Francisco Giants as an global free agent in September 2010.”}]] [[{“value”:”
Reyes Moronta, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, tragically died in a motorcycle accident in the Dominican Republic.
We are deeply saddened to hear of the sudden death of Reyes Moronta. He pitched for the Giants over six seasons, as well as the Dodgers, Diamondbacks, and Angels. The league announced that he was 31.
We are deeply shocked by the sudden death of Reyes Moronta. He pitched for the Giants over six seasons, as well as the Dodgers, Diamondbacks, and Angels. He was 31. pic.twitter.com/GGV5Vv00xn
MLB (@MLB), July 29, 2024
According to Associated Press Moronta was riding a motorcycle in the Villa Gonzalez area of the north part of the country at the time the accident happened.
“We deeply regret the tragic loss of pitcher Reyes Armando Moronta. In these moments, we would like to send our deepest condolences and love to his family. Rest in peace,” Dominican football team Aguilas Cibaenas posted on social media.
Lamentamos profundamente el tragico fallecimiento del lanzador Reyes Armando Moronta.
En estos momentos de dolor, queremos expresar nuestras mas sinceras condolencias a su familia y amigos.
Descansa en paz. pic.twitter.com/h2yGFZAhVz
— Aguilas Cibaenas (@aguilascibaenas) July 29, 2024
Fox News:
He was released from Bravos de Leon of the Mexican League last week.
Moronta debuted for the San Francisco Giants during 2017. The majority of Moronta’s appearances were in the two seasons that followed. He had a 2,49 ERA in 69 matches in 2018 and a 2,86 ERA 56 games in 2019.
He signed with Los Angeles Dodgers 2022. The Arizona Diamondbacks claimed his waivers from Dodgers at the end of the season. He signed with the Angels on May 20, 2023, and was released at the end of the season.
In 177 major league appearances, he had a 3.05 ERA.
“The #SFGiants were saddened to hear of the sudden death of former Giants pitcher Reyes Moronta. Moronta played 136 games for the Giants from 2017 to 2021. The San Francisco Giants stated that “His warm spirit will be greatly missed by all and we are thinking of his family and friends at this difficult time.”
The #SFGiants were saddened to hear of the sudden death of former Giants pitcher Reyes Moronta. Moronta played 136 games for the Giants from 2017 to 2021. His warm spirit will be missed by all, and our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time… pic.twitter.com/LTXBaGBncZ
SFGiants (@SFGiants), July 29, 2024
Moronta played 22 games for Los Angeles Dodgers 2022.
NBC News has noted:
In a translated message, the Mexican Baseball League expressed its “deepest sympathy” for his family, former colleagues and friends.
Moronta was raised in the Dominican Republic. In September 2010, he signed with the San Francisco Giants as an international free-agent at age 17.
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