Former major league pitcher Reyes Moronta tragically passed away at the age of 31 while driving his ATV home in the Dominican Republic on Sunday night. MLB insiders Mike Rodriguez and Héctor Gómez were the first to report his untimely death, which was later confirmed by Moronta's most recent team, the Bravos de León from the Mexican League.

Moronta, who played for the San Francisco Giants from 2017 to 2021, appeared in a total of 136 games during his time with the team. The Giants released a statement on Monday morning expressing their sadness over his sudden passing, describing Moronta as having a warm spirit that will be missed by all who knew him. The statement extended thoughts and condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time.

During his tenure with the Giants, Moronta achieved an 8-9 record with a combined 2.65 ERA and 162 strikeouts over 132 1/3 innings pitched. Following his time with the Giants, Moronta went on to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Los Angeles Angels from 2022 to 2023. The baseball community mourns the loss of Reyes Moronta and remembers his contributions to the sport.