The Cubs had played a bit better after the All-Star break in 2022, but were still far out of first place, or indeed, any contention. They had picked up Franmil Reyes on waivers from the Guardians in early August.
Franmil Reyes, who spent parts of six years with the San Diego Padres, Cleveland Guardians, Kansas City Royals and Chicago Cubs, is continuing to obliterate baseballs in Japan, and he will partake in the NPB Home Run Derby over the league's All-Star break.
According to a report from MLBTradeRumors, former San Diego Padres and Cleveland Guardians slugger Franmil Reyes has signed a one-year deal to return back to Japan for the 2025 season.
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Just over a month ago, former Cleveland Guardians slugger Franmil Reyes expressed interest in returning to Cleveland. But the next chapter of his professional baseball career will not be with the Guardians.
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Franmil Reyes took a big leap as a 16-year-old when he signed with the San Diego Padres as an amateur out of the Dominican Republic. Now, he's prepared to take another big leap overseas.
Prodigious slugger Franmil Reyes, who has played in the big leagues for the Cleveland Guardians, San Diego Padres and Kansas City Royals, is set to head to Japan to continue his career.
Who doesn't love a good comeback story? They sure do make sports more exciting to watch. There could be a resurgence on the horizon for a once-promising talent in the Cleveland Guardians organization. MLB Inside and journalist Héctor Gómez reported that Franmil Reyes is drawing interest from MLB organizations and Japanese teams as well.
The Cleveland Guardians confirmed ahead of Saturday's 4-1 home win over the Houston Astros that they had designated outfielder and designated hitter Franmil
Reyes struggled at the plate this season for Cleveland, but the move still comes as a bit of a shock, as he's just a season removed from a 30-homer campaign in 2021.
Reyes was in the middle of a frustrating slump when he hit the IL.
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Franmail Reyes remarked on Thursday he wants "to feel the hamstring is ready to play anywhere" Cleveland manager Terry Francona would want to use him upon his return.
Reyes began Thursday evening with a league-worst 39 strikeouts, while batting a dreadful .157 with just two home runs and seven RBI.
Reyes' return would be a massive boost for a Cleveland side looking to keep pace with the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central race.
Cleveland will be without designated hitter Franmil Reyes for at least five-to-seven weeks because of an internal oblique strain.
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Cleveland manager Terry Francona told reporters that both Ramirez and Reyes addressed teammates after the recent violation. Francona added any punishments will be kept in-house.
Third baseman Jose Ramirez and designated hitter Franmil Reyes violated COVID-19 protocols and are isolating away from the team.
Francona confirmed Reyes underwent coronavirus testing before he returned to ballpark facilities.
One way or another, MLB players are going to learn that they need to adhere to safety protocols to participate in the 60-game regular season conducted during the coronavirus pandemic.
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