Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Edwin Arroyo, 22-year-old Cincinnati Reds infield prospect, has made a strong recovery from shoulder surgery that cost him the entire 2024 season. In 2026 at Triple-A Louisville, Arroyo is thriving with a .322-.342 batting average, .398-.408 on-base percentage, and .524-.590 slugging percentage across 35-39 games. He has already hit 5-8 home runs this season compared to just 3 in all of 2025, demonstrating a significant power surge. His improved performance is attributed to refined swing mechanics, increased fly ball rate (from 51% groundballs to 35%), better pitch selectivity, and work with strength coaches on hip mobility. Arroyo is also adding versatility by taking reps at third base while maintaining his primary position at shortstop. Multiple sources suggest he warrants promotion to the major leagues.
Strengths
- + Strong recovery from shoulder surgery with full strength returning
- + Significant power surge with 5-8 home runs in 35-39 games vs 3 in entire 2025 season
- + Improved batting average (.322-.342) and on-base percentage (.398-.408)
- + Refined swing mechanics with increased fly ball rate (35% vs 51% groundballs)
- + Better pitch selectivity with 11% walk rate and 18% strikeout rate
- + Adding positional versatility with reps at third base
- + Prospect status as Reds' No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline
- + Multiple extra-base hits (15 in 35 games) showing well-rounded offensive improvement
- + Strong performance in recent games including 5-hit doubleheader with home run and triple
About
Christian Arroyo is a second baseman for the New York Mets.
Player Overview
2B
New York Mets