The MLB offseason is moving right along, and this week, teams had to decide which of their Rule 5 eligible prospects needed to be added to the 40-man roster. The Cincinnati Reds had already protected right-hander Jose Franco last week after selecting his contract from Triple-A Louisville, and on Tuesday, added shortstop Edwin Arroyo.
The Reds will likely select the contract of outfield prospect Hector Rodriguez too, but Arroyo will easily the biggest (and most recognizable) name among those added to the 40-man roster. He was traded to the Reds from the Seattle Mariners in 2022 as part of the Luis Castillo deal, and has been climbing the Minor League ladder for the past few seasons.