Former Giants pitcher Reyes Moronta died in a traffic accident on Sunday in his home country of the Dominican Republic.
MLB insider Hector Gomez reported that Moronta, 31, was driving a four-wheeler close to his home. Moronta’s Mexican League baseball team Bravos de Leon confirmed his death.
“We deeply regret the departure of Reyes Moronta,” the Bravos said in a statement.
Lamentamos profundamente la partida de Reyes Moronta. Deseamos a familia y amigos encuentren pronta resignación ante esta noticia.
Un abrazo hasta el cielo . pic.twitter.com/BM54bbfVSe
— Bravos de León (@NacimosBravos) July 29, 2024
The Mexican Baseball League also put out a statement.
“The Mexican Baseball League deeply regrets the death of former player Reyes Moronta,” MBL wrote. “We join in the grief that overwhelms his family, friends and former colleagues Rest in peace.”
We are deeply 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
The 265-pound right-hander played six MLB seasons from 2017-23, making his debut with the Giants and playing with the team until 2021.
Moronta pitched 132 1/3 innings and had a 2.65 ERA with 162 strikeouts out of the bullpen for San Francisco. He then played for the Dodgers, Diamondbacks and Angels before signing with Bravos de Leon this season.
“The player community was shocked and saddened to learn of Reyes Moronta’s death in a traffic accident Sunday. We send our heartfelt sympathies to his family and friends in his native Dominican Republic and throughout the game,” MLBPA wrote in a statement Monday morning.
