Reyes had a strong August, but an elbow strain ended his '08 campaign, damaging his chances of winning a rotation spot in 2009. Keep the hard-throwing Reyes on your radar as Opening Day approaches.

Anthony Reyes, who is dealing with an inflamed elbow, will be shut down for 30 days, then begin throwing, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.An MRI showed no structural damage, and team officials are not expecting major problems. If healthy, he could challenge for a rotation spot in 2009.

Anthony Reyes received his MRI results which showed no major issues with his sore right elbow, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.He has already been shut down for the remainder of the season, but will not require surgery. Reyes looks to compete for a rotation spot in 2009.

Anthony Reyes said Wednesday that an MRI exam on his injured elbow revealed no major problems. He's expected to avoid surgery, but won't pitch again this season. "It's inflamed," Reyes said. "It needs rest. I'm not going to do anything for a month." If healthy, Reyes figures to land a spot in the Indians' rotation next season and could be undervalued in AL-only leagues.Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Reyes left his Sept. 5 start in Kansas City after just three innings because of elbow soreness, and an MRI exam revealed inflammation. This is the second time this season he's had elbow trouble, as an elbow strain had him on the Cardinals' disabled list from June 16 to July 5. "There's no sense pushing it," Indians manager Eric Wedge said. "He's shown us what we need to see." Young hurler Scott Lewis will continue to start in Reyes' place for the rest of the year.

News: Indians pitcher Anthony Reyes is done for the year because of a tender right elbow. "We're going to shut him down for this season because there is no sense in pushing it," Cleveland manager Eric Wedge said Tuesday. "We're going to do everything we can to make sure he's ready to go for spring training." Reyes underwent an MRI exam Tuesday and said he did not know the results. Wedge said the 26-year-old Reyes had pitched well enough to be considered for a rotation spot in 2009. "He did a fantastic job in the period he's been with us," Wedge said. "He's done a great job with his fastball, moving it up, down, in and out. His changeup is a plus pitch and he's very stoic. Nothing fazes him. He's very serious and I like that."

Analysis: The righty went 2-1 with a 1.83 ERA in six starts for Cleveland after being acquired July 26 from St. Louis for minor league reliever Luis Perdomo. He was 2-1 with a 4.91 ERA in 10 relief appearances before the trade, and Reyes thinks the switch between starting and relieving could have led to the soreness. It's safe to cut him in all leagues now unless you plan to use him as a keeper

The Indians have decided to shut down Anthony Reyes for the rest of the season because of his sore right elbow. "We're going to shut him down," said manager Eric Wedge. "There's no sense in pushing it. He did a fantastic job. He showed us what we needed to see. We need to do everything we can to make sure he's healthy for the start of next year." Reyes had a 1.83 ERA in six starts for Cleveland, making him a strong bet to land a spot in next year's rotation.Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians SP Anthony Reyes (elbow) is out for the season with a tender right elbow. He underwent an MRI Tuesday, Sept. 16, but the results have not been disclosed. Reyes will be considered for a spot in the rotation next season, according to manager Eric Wedge.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that Anthony Reyes has been shut down for the rest of the season with right elbow soreness. "There's no sense in pushing it. He did a fantastic job. He showed us what we needed to see. We need to do everything we can to make sure he's healthy for the start of next year," said manager Eric Wedge.Reyes had done very well for the Indians after being acquired from the Cardinals in August. However, his laundry list of injuries continues to get longer and it remains to be seen if he will ever make it through a season without seeing the DL.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that Anthony Reyes has been shut down for the rest of the season with right elbow soreness.Reyes hd done very good for the Indians after being acquired from the Cardinals in August. However, his laundry list of injuries continues to get longer and it remains to be seen if he will ever make it through a season without seeing the DL.

News: Indians starter Anthony Reyes (elbow) won't start Monday again. Scott Lewis is getting the call.

Analysis: The Indians are going to be real cautious with this young arm and he might not start in Fantasy Week 25 (Sept. 15-21). Reserve him in all leagues at this point

Anthony Reyes will miss a second straight turn in the rotation with a sore right elbow. Reyes threw a bullpen session Wednesday, but apparently wasn't satisfied with how his arm felt. "I'm not going to rush anything," Reyes said. "I want to make sure I'm 100 percent."Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

News: Cleveland will skip RHP Anthony Reyes' scheduled Monday start against Minnesota because of right elbow soreness.

Analysis: Reyes has now had two straight starts skipped and he's looking more and more like he might be shut down for the rest of the year. Obviously you'll want to wait for that announcement before you cut ties with him. Reyes is a tough loss in deeper leagues. He has been great of late, but the Indians will be cautious with their young starter. Don't start him in Fantasy Week 25 (Sept. 15-21)

MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince reports Cleveland Indians SP Anthony Reyes (elbow) will be skipped for at least one more start. He threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Sept. 10, and reported that he felt good. The team plans to give him a few days off and then work in a bullpen session early next week, according to Indians manager Eric Wedge. He would then return to the rotation on or about Sept. 20.

Anthony Reyes will miss one more start as he is still getting over his right elbow soreness, according to MLB.com. "We'll give [Reyes] a couple days off," manager Eric Wedge said, "then have him throw a bullpen [session] early next week." The team is hopeful that Reyes will be available to pitch around September 20th.As a result of this news, Scott Lewis, who threw eight scoreless innings against the Orioles in his first start replacing Reyes, will take the next open turn in the rotation on Monday. He is worth a look in AL-only leagues in his matchup against the Twins.

Reyes left his start against the Royals last Friday after just three innings because of right elbow soreness. While with the Cardinals earlier this year, he was on the DL from June 16 to July 5 with a strained right elbow, which gives the Tribe further reason to be careful. Before Wednesday's game, Reyes threw a bullpen session and reported that he felt fine. The Indians want to remain cautious with him. Of course, Scott Lewis' magnificent outing against the O's had to at least make the Indians feel better about having to skip Reyes again.

Anthony Reyes, who is recovering from right elbow soreness, threw a bullpen session Wednesday, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.It remains unclear if he will regain his spot in the Indians' rotation upon his return. Reyes was supposed to start Wednesday night against the Orioles, but was replaced by Scott Lewis. Manager Eric Wedge will base his status on how he feels over the next couple of days.

Anthony Reyes (elbow) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, but the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that "it's still not clear if he'll reclaim his spot in the rotation." "We'll see he feels in the next couple of days," manager Eric Wedge said. Reyes' replacement, Scott Lewis, tossed eight shutout innings Wednesday against the Orioles in his MLB debut.Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer