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Reyes

In the same game, he tied a Southern League record by fanning eight in a row. Reyes was a 15th-round selection in 2003 out of USC. This performance should get him a little more attention in a Cardinal farm system without a bunch of marquee names.

Reyes was excellent tonight, walking just one and striking out five while needing 76 pitches to retire 19 batters. Both runs scored on a Bill Hall homer in the second inning. Unfortunately, he’ll be sent back to the minors tomorrow. Reyes could have real value if he stays healthy and the Cardinals turn to him next season.

Reyes may get another start or two for the Cardinals down the stretch, but the Cardinals are hopeful they won’t truly need him until next year.

Reyes is making his major league debut tonight against the Brewers.

Everyone in the rotation will be pushed back a day. Reyes is expected to head right back to Triple-A after receiving the start. He’ll return in September, but it will take an injury to make him worth using in NL-only leagues.

It looks like it will either be Scott Seabol or John Gall, temporarily leaving the Cards with only four bench players.

Now that he has major league experience, Triple-A isn’t going to be a problem for Reyes. Both hits he gave up were singles and he didn’t walk anyone.

The Marlins declined the deal and maintain that Willis isn’t available to be traded.

Reyes isn’t getting lit up, but he hasn’t been nearly as impressive as hoped while filling in for Mark Mulder. In his last seven starts, he’s completed six innings just once, that being in a loss to the Cubs last week. If he doesn’t improve, he could be bumped once Mulder is ready to return later this month.

Chris Carpenter has been moved ahead of him in the rotation.