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Reds Call Up Prospect Arroyo Amid De La Cruz Injury
1 Jun
Summary
- Edwin Arroyo promoted to major league debut.
- Elly De La Cruz placed on injured list with hamstring strain.
- Arroyo was acquired in the 2022 Luis Castillo trade.
The Cincinnati Reds have officially promoted highly-touted prospect Edwin Arroyo to the major league roster. Arroyo, just 22 years old, is set to make his highly anticipated debut. This roster move on Monday, June 1st, 2026, comes as a direct result of star shortstop Elly De La Cruz being placed on the injured list.
De La Cruz suffered a right hamstring strain during Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. While he initially expressed optimism that the injury was not severe, an MRI on Monday morning confirmed the need for him to miss time. Arroyo, whom the Reds acquired as part of the 2022 trade that sent Luis Castillo to the Seattle Mariners, has been performing exceptionally well in Triple-A. He has posted impressive numbers, batting .323 with a .562 slugging percentage over 53 games.
In related team news, the Reds also selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Brandon Leibrandt and designated right-handed pitcher Yunior Marte for assignment. These changes signal a period of adjustment for the team as they navigate the absence of their star player and integrate new talent.
