Former Major League pitcher dies

Reyes Moronta, a former Major League Baseball pitcher known for his time with the San Francisco Giants, tragically died in a traffic accident at the age of 31 in the Dominican Republic. His passing was confirmed by the Mexican Baseball League and his last team, the Bravos de León, where he had recently signed. Over his six-season MLB career, Moronta compiled a 3.05 ERA with 202 strikeouts across 177 games, having also played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Los Angeles Angels. He was particularly effective during his tenure with the Giants, where he posted a sub-2.90 ERA in each of his four seasons with the team. Moronta was signed by the Giants as a teenager and had a promising career that was interrupted by injuries, including a shoulder injury that sidelined him for the 2020 season. His sudden death has drawn tributes from the baseball community, reflecting on his impactful but brief career.