MLB Analyst Point to Cincinnati Reds Infield Prospect as Top Trade Chip

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is less than a week away. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com went through each MLB team and provided his best trade chip for each club.

For the Reds, it was infield prospect and their eighth best prospect overall, Edwin Arroyo.

"Part of the 2022 Luis Castillo deal, Arroyo is still only 21 years old as he plays his fourth Minor League season after working his way back from shoulder surgery last year," Feinsand wrote. "The 2021 second-round pick is a slick fielder with a strong arm and a decent bat, but he’s blocked by Elly De La Cruz at the big league level and there are other highly regarded middle infielders in the system. The Reds’ No. 8 prospect, Arroyo could be part of a package to bring in reinforcements if the Reds decide to become buyers to pursue a Wild Card spot."

The switch-hitter is slashing .278/.339/.363 with 20 extra-base hits and seven stolen bases this season with Double-A Chattanooga.

Arroyo isn't knocking down the door to be called up to the majors anytime soon, but if he was, there isn't really a position for him. It feels like Arroyo is a prospect that the Reds would be willing to move in the right deal.

You can read the full article here.

Make sure you bookmark Cincinnati Reds Talk for the latest news, exclusive interviews, and daily coverage of the Cincinnati Reds!

Report: Reds' Top Prospect Chase Burns to Start Season in Dayton

Cincinnati Reds Ace Hunter Greene Being Disrespected By National Media Ahead of 2025 Regular Season

Watch: Ranking Cincinnati Reds’ Most Important Players Ahead of 2025 MLB Regular Season

Terry Francona Explains Why He Decided to Return to Baseball and Manage the Cincinnati Reds in 2025

Cincinnati Reds Second Baseman Matt McLain Made BIG Change That Could Impact His Future With the Club

Cincinnati Reds Right Hander Brady Singer Has Added a New Pitch to His Arsenal This Offseason

Cincinnati Reds Catcher Tyler Stephenson Expected to Miss Start of 2025 Regular Season With Oblique Injury

Cincinnati Reds Make Flurry of Roster Moves With Opening Day Looming

Look: Cincinnati Reds May Be Getting New Uniforms for 2025 Regular Season

Great American Ballpark Has Been Disrespected By National Media