Arroyo Rising, McLain Struggling | Cincinnati Reds News

The Reds are juggling their infield future as Elly De La Cruz returns, pushing top prospect Edwin Arroyo into everyday duty at second base. Arroyo’s hot streak—hitting well from both sides of the plate—has him poised to take over permanently, while veteran Matt McLain struggles to regain his rookie form after shoulder surgery, battling strikeouts and lower stats. With the team in last place, they must decide whether to prioritize immediate wins or build for the future, especially with McLain’s salary looming and arbitration on the horizon. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4dc573cb49ba80a0