A right-hander from Mexico who had previously struggled to find a permanent home in Atlanta, Reynoso became an original member of the 1993 inaugural rotation.
Reynoso’s time in Denver began with a 1993 season that remains one of the best for a starter in the team's early history. He led the inaugural staff with 12 wins and 189 innings pitched. In an era where a 5.00 ERA was often considered a success at altitude, Reynoso produced a sharp 4.00 mark and struck out 117 batters.
The calling card of his time in purple and black was a professional resilience that allowed him to bounce back from injuries that hampered his 1994 and 1995 campaigns. Despite being limited to just 29 appearances across those two seasons, he remained a high-leverage asset whenever he took the mound, contributing to the club's historic first playoff run in 1995.
Reynoso had a much better 1996, throwing 168.2 innings with an 8-9 record and a 4.96 ERA, but he would be traded to the New York Mets that December. As a member of the Rockies, Reynoso had a 30-31 record with a 4.65 ERA.
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