River City Rascals infielder Matt Reida has officially had his contract purchased by the Tampa Bay Rays organization. After spending just two games in the Frontier League, the infielder will move into affiliated ball.
Reida finished his collegiate career at the University of Kentucky following a second place regional finish to Louisville. Previously a 47th round selection of the Chicago White Sox, he started most of the Wildcats’ games during his four years at UK.
Reida joins Dane Stone, signed by the White Sox last week, as 2014 Rascals to be signed by Major League organizations.
Rascals’ manager Steve Brook said, “We are very excited for Matt in his future career with the Rays organization. We only had him for a few games, but we were able to quickly see his ability at the professional level. The Rascals wish him the best.”
