Addison Reed

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59+13 innings pitched in 62 games.[ citation needed ]

New York Mets

On August 30, 2015, the Diamondbacks traded Reed to the New York Mets for Matt Koch and Miller Diaz. [11] Reed was the losing pitcher in the deciding Game 5 of the 2015 World Series. Reed finished the 2015 season with a record of 3-3, 3.38 ERA, 4 saves with 51 Ks and a WHIP of 1.38 in 56 innings pitched in 55 games with both the Diamondbacks and the Mets. He had a major-league-leading 40 holds. [12]

Reed with the Mets in 2016 Mets reliever Addison Reed walks off the mound (25780567083).jpg
Reed with the Mets in 2016

Reed made the 2016 Opening Day Roster as the setup man for Jeurys Familia. [13] The 2016 season was one of Reed's best, as he posted career numbers as well as nabbing the Mets franchise record for the most holds in a season. [14] In 2017, with Familia injured, Reed served as the Mets' closer.

Boston Red Sox

On July 31, 2017, the Mets traded Reed to the Boston Red Sox for three minor league pitchers, Jamie Callahan, Stephen Nogosek, and Gerson Bautista. [15]

Minnesota Twins

On January 15, 2018, Reed signed a two-year, $16.75 million contract with the Minnesota Twins. [16] Through 55 appearances in 2018, he had an ERA of 4.50 and allowed 65 hits in 56 innings. He began the 2019 season on the injured list with a thumb sprain. He was designated for assignment on May 16, 2019. [17] He was released on May 21.

Personal life

Reed and his wife Cady married in November 2014. They welcomed their first child, a daughter, in July 2015. [18]

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Addison Reed
Addison Reed on Opening Day 2018 (41105379961) (cropped).jpg
Reed with the Twins in 2018
Pitcher
Born: (1988-12-27) December 27, 1988 (age 34)
Montclair, California, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 4, 2011, for the Chicago White Sox
Last MLB appearance
September 26, 2018, for the Minnesota Twins