Phillies signed LHP Dennys Reyes to a one-year, $1.1 million contract with a $1.35 million option for 2012.

Reyes drew a surprising amount of interest this winter despite struggling against left-handers in 2010. He did post a solid 3.55 ERA, but most of his success came against righties and he's more of a common middle reliever than a lefty specialist. But the Phillies surely know that. They'll use him as a guy in the sixth or seventh inning to clear out a couple of threats.

According to Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia, the Phillies have offers out to left-handers Dennys Reyes and George Sherrill.

Salisbury adds that it looks like Sherrill might be signing elsewhere. The latest we've heard is that the Phillies were close to signing Reyes to a one-year deal with a club option for 2012. It's not clear if the Phillies have made the same offer to Sherrill.

According to Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes, the Phillies are close to signing Dennys Reyes to a one-year contract with a club option for 2012.

We've heard conflicting reports in regards to Reyes, so it depends on who you talk to. Reyes, 33, posted a 3.55 ERA and 25/21 K/BB ratio over 38 innings with the Cardinals this past season. The Phillies are known to be actively seeking a left-handed reliever.

A source tells David Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News that the Phillies haven't made a serious offer to Dennys Reyes and aren't close to signing him.

Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch made it seem like a deal was close on Tuesday, but it appears that report was premature. In any case, the Phillies remain in the market for a left-handed reliever and are also reportedly interested in George Sherrill.

According to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Dennys Reyes is signing with the Phillies.

We've heard Reyes connected to the Phillies in the past couple of days, so it sounds like they may have come to an agreement. Reyes, 33, posted a 3.55 ERA and 25/21 K/BB ratio over 38 innings with the Cardinals this past season.

Dennys Reyes is expected to sign within the next 42 hours.

Reyes is thought to be deciding between offers from the Phillies and Marlins, who both want him as a middle reliever. The 33-year-old lefty turned in a 3.55 ERA and 1.45 WHIP over 38 innings for the Cards this year.

The Phillies have expressed interest in free agent left-hander Dennys Reyes, according to FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi.

Reyes posted a solid 3.55 overall ERA in 2010, but he was actually more effective against right-handed hitters than he was lefties. The Phillies will hope that he shuts down all types of batters if they eventually reach an agreement. He earned $2 million in his last season with St. Louis.

Cardinals activated LHP Dennys Reyes from the 15-day disabled list.

Reyes wasn't put on the disabled list until last week, but since he hasn't appeared in a game since August 15, he is eligible to return. The veteran left-hander has a 3.94 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 24/18 K/BB ratio in 50 appearances this season.

Dennys Reyes (elbow) is likely to be activated from the disabled list when rosters expand on Wednesday.

Reyes threw a successful bullpen session Monday at Minute Maid Park and appears to be fully healed from the elbow strain that landed him on the disabled list in mid-August. The lefty specialist has posted a 3.94 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 24/18 K/BB ratio in 50 appearances this season.

Dennys Reyes (elbow) is expected to return from the disabled list next week.

The lefty was placed on the DL Tuesday, but the move was retroactive to August 16, so he'll be eligible to return on August 31, though the Cardinals could just wait an extra day and bring him back when the rosters expand. "(Reyes) is feeling better already," said Cardinals manager Tony La Russa. "I was told he'd be back next week. And we expect him to be back."

Dennys Reyes (elbow) played catch Monday, but has yet to throw off a mound.

"It's getting better," said Reyes. "We'll see how it feels tomorrow. It's one of those things, you need to let it heal. It's going to take a little bit of time. I have to go day by day and see how it feels every day when I get to the park." Reyes doesn't expect to throw off a mound Tuesday, but will need at least one bullpen session before returning to action. The veteran left-hander hasn't pitched since last Sunday due to a strained left elbow.

Dennys Reyes is currently sidelined with a strained left elbow.

Reyes hasn't pitched since injuring the elbow in last Sunday's game against the Cubs. "I was wishing I could go today, but it's one of those things, a strain, you have to let it heal," said Reyes. "Doctors said hopefully a few days and I'll be back. It could be two, three, I don't know. I'm going to follow what they say." An MRI on Monday revealed only a slight strain and Reyes played catch on both Thursday and Friday. Consider him day-to-day for now.