Reds Prospect Edwin Arroyo Focused on Improving Power in 2026

The 22-year-old infielder is looking to add more extra-base hits after a solid 2025 season at Double-A.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Cincinnati Reds prospect Edwin Arroyo played in 120 games for Double-A Chattanooga in 2025, batting .284 with 30 extra-base hits and 12 stolen bases. Arroyo, who came over in the trade that sent Luis Castillo to the Seattle Mariners, is now the Reds' No. 8-ranked prospect. After missing the 2024 season due to a shoulder injury, Arroyo is focused on improving his power numbers in 2026.

Why it matters

Arroyo is considered a key part of the Reds' future, and the organization would like to see him develop more power to complement his solid hit tool and speed. As the Reds look to rebuild, Arroyo's development will be crucial to their long-term success.

The details

In 120 games with Double-A Chattanooga in 2025, Arroyo slashed .284/.345/.371 with 30 extra-base hits and 12 stolen bases. He also played well in the Puerto Rican Winter League, batting .355 with six extra-base hits in 16 games. Arroyo says he's made adjustments to try to put the ball in the air more and generate more power, though he won't force it. He'll also have the opportunity to play for Puerto Rico in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, which should help his development.

  • Arroyo missed the entire 2024 season due to a shoulder injury sustained in Spring Training.
  • In 2025, Arroyo played in 120 games for Double-A Chattanooga.
  • Arroyo played in 16 games in the Puerto Rican Winter League and thrived, slashing .355/.429/.468 with six extra-base hits.
  • Arroyo will most likely be the Puerto Rican team's starting shortstop in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

The players

Edwin Arroyo

A 22-year-old infielder who is the Cincinnati Reds' No. 8-ranked prospect. He came over to the Reds in the trade that sent Luis Castillo to the Seattle Mariners.

Matt McLain

Another Reds prospect who, like Arroyo, missed the entire 2024 season due to a shoulder injury sustained in Spring Training.

Luis Castillo

The veteran pitcher who was traded from the Reds to the Seattle Mariners, in a deal that brought Arroyo to Cincinnati.

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What they’re saying

“I made some adjustments to put the ball more in the air. I had a lot of hits last year. I'd like to have had more doubles, triples and homers. It's coming. I won't force it. It'll happen if I put the ball in the air.”

— Edwin Arroyo (Charlie's Chalkboard)

“I'll do my best. Obviously the goal (this year) is to make big leagues. Hopefully, I can make it happen.”

— Edwin Arroyo (Charlie's Chalkboard)

What’s next

After the World Baseball Classic ends, Arroyo is looking forward to the 2026 season and has a lot of motivation to make the big leagues.

The takeaway

Arroyo's development will be crucial for the rebuilding Reds, as they look for him to add more power to complement his solid hit tool and speed. His performance in the World Baseball Classic and 2026 season will be important as he aims to reach the major leagues.