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Addison Devon Reed (born December 27, 1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins.

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Amateur career

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Reed attended Los Osos High School in Rancho Cucamonga, California, and San Diego State University. He played college baseball for the San Diego State Aztecs.[1] In 2009, Reed won the NCBWA Stopper of the Year Award.

Professional career

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Chicago White Sox

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Reed with the Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox selected Reed in the third round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft.[2] He was named the relief pitcher on Baseball America's 2011 Minor League All Star team.[3]

Reed was called up to the majors for the first time on September 2, 2011.[4] Reed picked up his first career save on May 5, 2012, against the Detroit Tigers 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 Robin Ventura officially named Reed as the team's closer.[5]

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 Kansas City Royals 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 Éric Gagné did it for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2003.[6] 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

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Reed with the Arizona Diamondbacks

On December 16, 2013, the White Sox traded Reed to the Arizona Diamondbacks for infielder Matt Davidson.[7] Reed was named the new Diamondbacks closer for the 2014 season. He was removed from the closer role in May 2015,[8] and optioned to the Reno Aces in June after allowing 16 runs in 24 innings.[9] The Diamondbacks recalled Reed in July.[10]

Reed finished the 2014 season with a record of 1–7, a 4.25 ERA, 32 saves with a 1.21 WHIP in 59+1⁄3 innings pitched in 62 games.[11]

New York Mets

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On August 30, 2015, the Diamondbacks traded Reed to the New York Mets for Matt Koch and Miller Diaz.[12] 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.[13]

Reed with the Mets in 2016

Reed made the 2016 Opening Day Roster as the setup man for Jeurys Familia.[14] 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.[15] In 2017, with Familia injured, Reed served as the Mets' closer.

Boston Red Sox

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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.[16] He became a free agent following the season.

Minnesota Twins

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On January 15, 2018, Reed signed a two-year, $16.75 million contract with the Minnesota Twins.[17] 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.[18] He was released on May 21.

Personal life

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Reed and his wife Cady married in November 2014. They welcomed their first child, a daughter, in July 2015.[19]

References

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Addison Reed is an American former who played in (MLB) for eight seasons from 2011 to 2018. Born on December 27, 1988, in , Reed attended before being selected by the in the third round of the 2010 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut on September 4, 2011, with the White Sox, where he quickly established himself as a key arm, amassing a career total of 125 saves across multiple teams. Reed's career spanned five organizations, beginning with the (2011–2013), where he recorded a league-leading 40 saves in 2013 and posted a 4.17 over 136 appearances. He was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks (2014–2015), then to the (2015–2017), contributing to their run with a 6.23 in the postseason. Brief stints followed with the Boston Red Sox (2017) and (2018), where he appeared in 55 games with a 4.50 before being in 2019, effectively ending his MLB tenure. Over 465 career games, Reed compiled a 3.53 , 469 strikeouts in 458.2 innings, and led the National League in games played (80) in 2016. Known for his high-velocity and combination, Reed transitioned from a closer role early in his career to a versatile later on, though injuries limited his effectiveness in his final years. Since his release by the Twins in May 2019, Reed has not returned to MLB, marking his retirement from .

Amateur career

High school career

Addison Reed attended in , where he played four seasons of varsity coached by Anthony Vasquez. Primarily a and early in his high school career, Reed developed his pitching skills over time, transitioning toward a more prominent role on the mound by his senior year. In his senior season of 2007, Reed earned first-team all-county honors for the second consecutive year and was named Inland Valley Player of the Year, recognizing his overall contributions on both sides of the ball. As a , he compiled a 5-1 record with a 2.53 , striking out 33 batters in 36 innings while holding opponents to a .271 . His fastball velocity reached 90 mph that year, showcasing his growing potential as a right-handed thrower. At the plate during his senior campaign, Reed batted .446 with 13 home runs and 34 RBI, earning recognition as the third-best player in for home runs that season. Following graduation, Reed committed to to continue his development.

College career

Reed enrolled at in 2008, where he played for the as a right-handed from 2008 to 2010. During his freshman year in 2008, he appeared in 24 games primarily as a reliever, posting a 3-1 record with a 2.73 over 26.1 innings pitched and recording 4 saves while striking out 26 batters. In 2009, Reed transitioned into the closer role for the , leading the nation with 20 saves in 20 opportunities and earning the NCBWA Stopper of the Year Award as the top collegiate closer. He maintained an outstanding 0.65 across 27.2 innings in 25 appearances, allowing just 2 earned runs while fanning 38 batters and issuing only 6 walks. That season, Reed also received first-team All-American honors from organizations including the NCBWA, Collegiate Baseball, , and Ping! Baseball. As a junior in 2010, Reed shifted to the starting rotation, going 8-2 with a 2.50 in 11 starts over 79.1 , during which he struck out 90 batters. His fastball velocity improved notably, regularly reaching 94-95 mph, contributing to his effectiveness in games and the postseason tournament, where the competed but fell in the opening round to . Over his final two seasons as the team's primary late-inning option before starting, Reed compiled a 2.02 in 107 with 128 strikeouts.

Professional career

Chicago White Sox

Reed was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the third round, 95th overall, of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft out of San Diego State University. He signed with the organization on June 15, 2010, receiving a signing bonus of $358,200. In his first professional season, Reed pitched exclusively for the Rookie-level Great Falls Voyagers, posting a 1-0 record with a 1.80 ERA over 13 appearances, striking out 44 batters in 30 innings. His rapid ascent continued in 2011, as he advanced through four levels of the White Sox minor league system: starting at Low-A Kannapolis (1.13 ERA in 4 games), moving to High-A Winston-Salem (1.59 ERA in 15 games), then Double-A Birmingham (0.87 ERA in 13 games), and finally Triple-A Charlotte (1.27 ERA in 11 games), culminating in an overall minor league line of 2-1 with a 1.26 ERA, 111 strikeouts, and just 14 walks in 78.1 innings across 43 appearances. This performance earned him a late-season call-up to the majors, where he made his MLB debut on September 4, 2011, against the Minnesota Twins, allowing one run in 1.2 innings of relief. Reed transitioned into the White Sox closer role during the 2012 season, appearing in a team-high 72 games and securing 29 saves, which set a franchise rookie record and ranked among the top totals for rookies that year. Despite a 4.75 over 55 with 54 strikeouts, his high-velocity and ability to handle high-leverage situations solidified his position in the . In 2013, Reed built on his experience, converting 40 saves in 68 appearances for a 3.79 across 71.1 , with 72 strikeouts and a team-leading 40 successful conversions that tied for fourth in White Sox history. On , 2013, the White Sox traded Reed to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for prospect Matt Davidson.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Reed was acquired by the Arizona Diamondbacks from the in a trade for Matt Davidson on , 2013. Entering the 2014 season, the Diamondbacks named him their closer, leveraging his prior experience in the role with the White Sox. In 62 relief appearances that year, Reed recorded 32 saves while posting a 1-7 record and a over 59.1 . During the 2015 season, Reed began as but struggled with control, leading to his demotion to a setup role in mid-May after blowing multiple saves, including a grand slam allowed in a key loss. He was optioned to Triple-A Reno on June 22 after compiling a 5.92 in 25 appearances, where he worked on refining his command during a brief stint that included a 1.74 in seven outings. Recalled on , Reed transitioned fully to late-inning setup duties, finishing his time with the Diamondbacks in 38 games with a 2-2 record, 3 saves, 8 holds, and a 4.20 over 40.2 . On August 30, 2015, the Diamondbacks traded Reed to the in exchange for minor league pitchers Matt Koch and Miller Diaz. Throughout his tenure in , Reed's pitching arsenal centered on a averaging around 93 mph, complemented by a used for swing-and-miss potential and an occasional to disrupt timing against left-handed batters. He focused on developing better command of his slider during his minor league time in 2015 to address inconsistencies that contributed to his control issues.

New York Mets

On August 30, 2015, the New York Mets acquired Addison Reed from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league pitchers Matt Koch and Miller Díaz. Joining a pennant-contending team, Reed immediately assumed a key setup role in the Mets' bullpen, appearing in 17 games and posting a 1.17 ERA over 15.1 innings while contributing to New York clinching the National League East title. In the postseason, Reed appeared in five World Series games against the Kansas City Royals, but struggled in the decisive Game 5 on November 1, where he entered in relief and allowed five runs (four earned) in just 0.1 innings, taking the loss as the Royals won 7-2 to claim the championship. Reed's 2016 season marked his most dominant year and longest tenure with the Mets, solidifying his role as the primary eighth-inning ahead of closer . He made 80 relief appearances—second in the National League behind San Diego's —and recorded a career-low 1.97 with 91 strikeouts in 77.2 . That performance included a Mets franchise record of 40 holds, surpassing the previous mark held by Armando Benítez, while limiting opponents to a .210 . In 2017, Reed transitioned to a more versatile bullpen role, including occasional closing duties amid Familia's suspension, and compiled a 2.57 ERA with 19 saves in 48 appearances for the Mets. However, midseason struggles emerged, particularly in May when he blew multiple saves and surrendered key runs in high-leverage situations, contributing to the team's bullpen inconsistencies. On July 31, the Mets traded Reed to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league pitchers Jamie Callahan, , and .

Boston Red Sox

On July 31, 2017, the Boston Red Sox acquired reliever Addison Reed from the in exchange for three pitchers: Jamie Callahan, , and Gerson Bautista. The trade, completed just before the MLB non-waiver trade deadline, addressed Boston's need for bullpen reinforcement amid a competitive AL East race, with Reed slotted as a potential ahead of closer . In his 29 appearances with the Red Sox during the 2017 regular season, Reed posted a 1-1 record with a 3.33 over 27 , allowing 16 hits, 10 earned runs, 9 walks, and striking out 28 batters. Primarily deployed in middle relief and occasional late-inning situations, Reed contributed to the team's depth, helping stabilize outings as Boston clinched the AL East title with 93 wins. His performance provided valuable flexibility, particularly in and , where he limited opponents to a .170 against in key stretches. Reed appeared in three games during the 2017 AL Division Series against the Houston Astros, pitching 2.1 innings with a 7.71 , surrendering 3 hits, 2 earned runs, and 1 walk while recording no strikeouts. The Red Sox were eliminated in four games, ending their postseason run. Following the series, Reed became a on November 2, 2017, after his one-year contract expired.

Minnesota Twins

Following his departure from the Boston Red Sox as a , Reed signed a two-year contract worth $16.75 million with the on January 15, 2018. In 2018, he served primarily in a setup role for the , making 55 appearances and posting a 4.50 over 56 with 44 strikeouts. His final major league appearance came on September 26, 2018, against the Detroit Tigers. Reed began the 2019 season on the 10-day with a left thumb sprain, placed there on March 27. He began a rehabilitation assignment with the Triple-A on May 7, but struggled in five appearances, allowing eight earned runs over five innings for a 14.40 . The Twins designated him for assignment on May 16 and released him outright on May 21 after he cleared waivers. Reed, then 30 years old, did not secure another contract in or affiliated , effectively marking his retirement from professional baseball.

Personal life

Family

Addison Reed married Cady Reed on November 15, 2014, in , . The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Makena Reed, in July 2015. Reed took paternity leave from Triple-A Reno to be present for the birth, describing the experience as transformative and emphasizing its profound impact on his life. Reed's family provided crucial support during his frequent career transitions, including multiple trades that required rapid relocations. His wife's father and grandfather assisted with packing and moving belongings on several occasions, such as after his 2013 trade from the —when they flew to Phoenix to transport his car and possessions to —and following his 2015 move to the Mets, where the young family, including their two-month-old daughter and two dogs, relocated without prior housing arrangements. Cady Reed managed much of the household logistics during these upheavals, including caring for their daughter and pets while Reed joined his new teams. Reed's early passion for baseball was nurtured by his family, particularly his father, Scott Reed, who built batting cages at their home in , and organized daily practice sessions starting when Addison was around three or four years old. Scott, a devoted Los Angeles Angels fan, also took Reed and his younger brother Austin to games and conducted one-on-one pitching drills, fostering a deep commitment to the sport that propelled both brothers into —Addison drafted by the White Sox in 2010 and Austin by the Cubs the same year. Reed's mother, September, and sister, Autumn, further contributed to this supportive environment, with September sending encouraging messages after games.

Residence and later years

Following his release from the Minnesota Twins in May 2019, Addison Reed settled in , prioritizing a family-oriented lifestyle in the state where he had previously played for the Diamondbacks. This relocation allowed him to establish roots closer to his wife, Cady, serving as an anchor for their post-baseball life. In October 2023, Reed and Cady purchased a $7 million home in the Arcadia neighborhood of , paying cash for the property which they planned to redevelop. This acquisition marked a significant step in their long-term commitment to the area, reflecting a stable and private domestic setup. As of 2025, Reed, born December 27, 1988 and now 36 years old, has shown no involvement in public post-retirement pursuits such as coaching or broadcasting within . His transition to private life has emphasized family and residential stability over professional engagements in the .

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