Edwin Arroyo

Edwin Arroyo, 22-year-old switch-hitting shortstop prospect for the Cincinnati Reds, has made a remarkable recovery from shoulder surgery that cost him the entire 2024 season. In 2026 at Triple-A Louisville, Arroyo is thriving with a .331-.346 batting average, .408-.415 on-base percentage, and .524-.590 slugging percentage across 35-39 games. He has demonstrated significant power recovery with 7-8 home runs, 4 triples, and 8 doubles, showing a dramatic improvement from his 2025 Double-A performance (.284 BA, .345 OBP, .716 OPS with only 3 HRs). Key improvements include refined plate approach with better pitch selectivity (11% walk rate, 18% strikeout rate), reduced groundball rate from 51% to 35%, and improved hip mobility work with strength coaches. Arroyo is being evaluated at multiple infield positions (shortstop, second base, third base) and is generating discussion about potential promotion to the major leagues to address the Reds' offensive struggles.