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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Edwin Arroyo, 22-year-old switch-hitting shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds organization, has made a remarkable recovery from shoulder surgery that cost him the entire 2024 season. Playing at Triple-A Louisville in 2026, Arroyo is displaying a significant power resurgence with improved offensive metrics. Through 39 games, he's batting .342/.408/.590 with 8 home runs, demonstrating a refined approach with better pitch selectivity (11% walk rate, 18% strikeout rate). His groundball rate has improved from 51% at Double-A to 35% at Triple-A, indicating better ability to elevate the ball. The Reds are also developing his versatility by introducing him to third base. Arroyo was a centerpiece of the 2022 Luis Castillo trade and is considered the Reds' No. 3 prospect.
Strengths
- + Power returning post-shoulder surgery with 8 home runs in 39 games
- + Excellent batting average of .342 at Triple-A
- + Strong on-base percentage of .408 with improved walk rate (11%)
- + Reduced groundball rate from 51% to 35% showing better ball elevation
- + Improved pitch selectivity and refined approach at the plate
- + Switch-hitter with good contact skills
- + Defensive versatility being developed (shortstop, second base, third base)
- + Young age (22) with significant upside remaining
- + Strength and conditioning improvements evident in recent performance
About
Michael Arroyo is a shortstop for the Seattle Mariners.
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