Alex Reyes

Alex Reyes to start 2019 in Cardinals' bullpen

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes will open the 2019 season in the bullpen, manager Mike Shildt announced Thursday.

What It Means:

Reyes was limited to just 4 innings in one appearance last season. Depending on how the season develops, the 24-year-old right-hander could potentially see an opportunity at closer.

numberFire's models expect Reyes to record a 3.89 ERA and 1.36 WHIP with 62 strikeouts and 28 walks across 62 1/3 innings this season.