The Rockies designated struggling shortstop Jose Reyes for assignment on Wednesday.
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Reyes had been playing in the minor leagues. This means that the team will have ten days to either trade or release him.
If Reyes is traded, the Rockies will likely still have to pay a significant portion of the roughly $40 million left on his contract.
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Reyes completed a 59-day suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s new domestic violence policy.
The domestic violence case against Reyes, stemming from a hotel incident in Maui, was dropped when prosecutors said his wife refused to cooperate.
In a nine-game rehab stint with Triple-A Albuquerque, Reyes hit.
Reyes came to the Rockies in the trade with Toronto last season that sent Troy Tulowitzki to the Blue Jays.
Of course, Reyes in 2016 is not the same player who left the Mets four seasons ago, and even with their need for an infielder with some speed, a reunion isn’t in the offing. In 2006, he hit. 303 (10-for-33) with seven runs scored, two home runs, two RBI, seven walks and three stolen bases.
The move was made easier by a breakout season by rookie shortstop Trevor Story (.265/.318.553 with 17 homers and 45 RBIs).
It’s official: Jose Reyes will not be back with the Rockies.
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“We needed to make a good, sound baseball decision, really the best decision in every way for the organization”.
