Arroyo vs McLain for Second Base

The Reds call up top prospect Edwin Arroyo as Elly De La Cruz goes on the IL, sparking a battle for the second base spot. Arroyo, a switch-hitting slugger with elite defense, has been crushing it in Triple-A and showed flashes in his big league debut—going 4-for-5 with a double and two runs against the Yankees. With struggling veteran Matt McLain’s production down since shoulder surgery, Arroyo’s emergence is a serious threat. But De La Cruz’s imminent return likely means Arroyo heads back to Triple-A temporarily—unless he keeps hitting and defending like a future regular. McLain must rebound fast, or Arroyo’s path to the everyday role is clear. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/2abdca5f97c0f1d4