Addison Devon Reed (born December 27, 1988) is an American former professional

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. He played in

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(MLB) for the

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and

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Amateur career

Reed attended

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, and

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. He played

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for the

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. In 2009, Reed won the

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Professional career

Chicago White Sox

The

selected Reed in the third round of the

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. He was named the relief pitcher on ''

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s 2011 Minor League All Star team. Reed was called up to the majors for the first time on September 2, 2011. Reed picked up his first career save on May 5, 2012, against the

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pitching one-third of an inning, striking out the only batter he faced, Austin Jackson, during a 3-2 White Sox victory. On May 23, 2012, manager

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officially named Reed as the team's closer. Reed finished the 2012 season with 29 saves despite an ERA of 4.75 in 62 games. Reed played the 2013 season as the team's closer. Reed earned his 50th career save in a game against the

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on June 22, 2013. On August 22, 2013, Reed saved a sixth consecutive game, becoming the first player in Chicago White Sox history to do so, and the first player in the Major Leagues since

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did it for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2003. Reed finished the year going 40–48 in save opportunities, going 5–4 with a 3.79 ERA, striking out 72 in 71.1 innings over 68 appearances.

Arizona Diamondbacks

On December 16, 2013, the White Sox traded Reed to the

for infielder Matt Davidson. Reed was named the new Diamondbacks closer for the 2014 season. He was removed from the closer role in May 2015, and optioned to the

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in June after allowing 16 runs in 24 innings. The Diamondbacks recalled Reed in July. Reed finished the 2014 season with a record of 1–7, a 4.25 ERA, 32 saves with a 1.21 WHIP in innings pitched in 62 games.

New York Mets

On August 30, 2015, the Diamondbacks traded Reed to the

for Matt Koch and Miller Diaz. Reed was the losing pitcher in the deciding Game 5 of the

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. Reed finished the 2015 season with a record of 3-3, 3.38 ERA, 4 saves with 51 Ks and a

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of 1.38 in 56 innings pitched in 55 games with both the Diamondbacks and the Mets. He had a major-league-leading 40

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s. Reed made the 2016 Opening Day Roster as the setup man for Jeurys Familia. 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. In 2017, with Familia injured, Reed served as the Mets' closer.

Boston Red Sox

On July 31, 2017, the Mets traded Reed to the

for three minor league pitchers, Jamie Callahan, Stephen Nogosek, and Gerson Bautista. He became a free agent following the season.

Minnesota Twins

On January 15, 2018, Reed signed a two-year, $16.75 million contract with the

. 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. 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.

References

External links

San Diego State Aztecs bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Reed, Addison 1988 births Living people People from Montclair, California Los Osos High School alumni Baseball players from San Bernardino County, California Major League Baseball pitchers Chicago White Sox players Arizona Diamondbacks players New York Mets players Boston Red Sox players Minnesota Twins players San Diego State Aztecs baseball players Great Falls Voyagers players Kannapolis Intimidators players Winston-Salem Dash players Birmingham Barons players Charlotte Knights players Reno Aces players All-American college baseball players