Edwin Arroyo makes MLB debut for Reds against Royals
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Edwin Arroyo debuted for the Cincinnati Reds on June 1, starting at second base and batting eighth against the Kansas City Royals. The 22-year-old infielder was called up from Triple-A Louisville following the placement of Elly De La Cruz on the injured list. Arroyo has been performing well this season, batting.323 with 11 home runs for Louisville prior to his promotion. He was acquired by the Reds in a 2022 trade with the Seattle Mariners. Arroyo played for Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
- •Arroyo was called up from Triple-A Louisville for his MLB debut.
- •He started at second base against the Kansas City Royals.
- •Arroyo batted.323 with 11 home runs this season in Triple-A.
- •He was acquired by the Reds in a trade for Luis Castillo.
- •Arroyo played for Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Reds lose big to Kansas City as Edwin Arroyo makes his MLB debut
- 1:56 AMYahoo Sports — Edwin Arroyo gets first big-league hit for Reds in MLB debut vs Royals
- 7:27 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Edwin Arroyo? Reds prospect starts at 2B, bats 8th in MLB debut
"Cincinnati fell to 30-29 on the season and 1-3 on the current six-game homestand. However, a bright spot was Edwin Arroyo, who made his MLB debut.
"Infielder Edwin Arroyo is set to make his MLB debut for the Cincinnati Reds, which called up the 22-year-old infielder from Triple-A Louisville.
"Infielder Edwin Arroyo singled for his first big-league hit in the bottom of the ninth of his MLB debut for the Reds.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 2:03 AMReds lose big to Kansas City as Edwin Arroyo makes his MLB debut
Cincinnati fell to 30-29 on the season and 1-3 on the current six-game homestand. However, a bright spot was Edwin Arroyo, who made his MLB debut.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 1:56 AMEdwin Arroyo gets first big-league hit for Reds in MLB debut vs Royals
Infielder Edwin Arroyo singled for his first big-league hit in the bottom of the ninth of his MLB debut for the Reds.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 7:27 PMWho is Edwin Arroyo? Reds prospect starts at 2B, bats 8th in MLB debut
Infielder Edwin Arroyo is set to make his MLB debut for the Cincinnati Reds, which called up the 22-year-old infielder from Triple-A Louisville.
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