Indians Acquire Cardinals SP Anthony Reyes; Make Lots of Roster Moves

Mark Shapiro has made another move. This time he’s acquire Cardinals Starter Anthony Reyes in exchange for Akron Closer Luis Perdomo.

Perdomo was recently promoted to Akron and took over the closing duties after Randy Newsome was promoted to Buffalo. Perdomo started the year in Kinston and made the Carolina League All-Star Game but did not play due to promotion.

Anthony Reyes is a 27 year old right hander who won Game 1 of the 2006 World Series. He’s spent time in the Big Leagues since 2005 and started the year on the Big League Roster. But he’s battled injuries and was sent to Triple A Memphis. He’ll be optioned to Triple A Buffalo.

Reyes has stuff but his mechanics are the issue with him. He lost 14 games last year and carries a 5.38 career ERA. Let’s see if the change of scenary will be good for Reyes.

Perdomo on the other hand isn’t a huge loss. With guys like Jeff Stevens, Randy Newsome, and not the addition of Jon Meloan(if they move him to the pen), Perdomo might have been cosnidered expendable.

In other news, Aaron Laffey was also sent down to Buffalo. The Indians are opting to hold onto Matt Ginter for now. But certainly once Laffey is ready, with Reyes in the fold, releasing Ginter makes it a lot easier since they have another option to go to.

Andy Gonzalez has been called up to take Casey Blake’s spot on the roster. He is added to the 40 man roster.

Travis Hafner was moved to the 60 Day Disabled List for now. I’m not sure if that is retroactive or anything. But I’m going to guess he can be removed at any time rather soon. This does NOT mean his season is over, they just need the 40 man spot with Reyes and Meloan being put on the 40 man.