The St. Louis Cardinals learned the fate of their prized top pitching prospect late this afternoon as Alex Reyes‘ season is now officially over. The young right-hander underwent surgery on his right lat strain, requiring a tendon attachment. The surgery was successful and the expected downtime is about six months.
While the news may seem somewhat unexpected due to the reports suggesting a ‘significant strain,’ there is a collective sigh of relief somewhere. The surgery went as expected and he will make a full recovery, meaning this probably isn’t career threatening. The Cardinals believe he could be back on the mound in six months.