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Elly De La Cruz Remains a High-End Power/Speed Asset
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz can do things on a baseball field that most big-league players can only dream of. And while the two-time All-Star might be slightly underwhelming through his first 55 games in 2026, we would advise against selling him with the start of June right around the corner. The 24-year-old Dominican switch-hitter is currently slashing .279/.346/.509 with an .855 OPS, 12 home runs, 37 RBI, 38 runs scored, and nine stolen bases across 246 plate appearances. Considering De La Cruz stole a league-high 67 bases in 2024, his nine thefts so far are a slight disappointment, but fantasy managers can't really complain otherwise. He's on pace to set a new career high in home runs, and his batting average is a career high right now. Under the hood, De La Cruz is in the 95th percentile in hard-hit rate, the 80th percentile in xwOBA, and the 87th percentile in expected slugging. He also has an average exit velocity of 94.1, which ranks ninth in the big leagues. If you end up trading the five-category contributor, you'll likely regret it by the end of 2026.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Edwin Arroyo Not Slowing Down at Triple-A, Remains Elite Stash Target
Cincinnati Reds prospect Edwin Arroyo has remained one of the best hitters throughout all of the minor leagues and remains on the verge of making his MLB debut. Through his first 48 contests at the top club of the minor leagues, Arroyo has posted an incredible .344/.402/.595 with a .997 OPS. Arroyo has launched 10 home runs, tacked on nine doubles, and even swiped eight bases. This is even more impressive, as Arroyo spent his entire 2025 campaign with Double-A Chattanooga. With Double-A last summer, Arroyo was far less productive, holding a .284/.345/.371 line, and went deep just three times over a lengthy 120-game stint. Even though there is no clear spot for him on the MLB roster, the former 48th overall pick remains a must-stash prospect ahead of Week 9.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Edwin Arroyo a Top Hitter to Stash Ahead of MLB Debut?
Cincinnati Reds shortstop prospect Edwin Arroyo hit his 10th homer of the season at Triple-A on Thursday, and he's getting closer to making his MLB debut. Arroyo is having a fantastic season at the plate, posting a career-best .348/.408/.604 slash line with 10 homers, eight steals, a 8.3% walk rate, a 15.1% strikeout rate, and 159 wRC+. He's walking less than ever before in his minor league career, and he has also delivered more home runs and steals. This is truly a breakout year for the infield prospect, and it's coming at the right time as he pushes for a promotion to the majors. With 46 Triple-A games under his belt, it seems like Arroyo is ready for the next level. With a potential debut coming in June, Arroyo is absolutely on the stash radar in fantasy baseball, especially because he offers both speed and power.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Edwin Arroyo an Intriguing Stash Option as MLB Debut Looms
Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Edwin Arroyo owns the seventh-highest batting average of all Triple-A players with at least 30 games played, currently sitting at .345 after a sizzling start to the season. The Reds' third-ranked prospect is doing a bit of everything this season, slugging a whopping .592, drawing walks at an 8.8 percent rate (.409 OBP), and has stolen eight bases through 43 games thus far. Despite this being his first taste of Triple-A pitching, the switch-hitter is striking out at just a 14.6 percent clip, the best rate of his entire minor league career. A torn labrum caused him to miss the entire 2024 season, which has delayed his development, but he put together a strong Double-A campaign last year (.284/.345/.371) and has continued to progress, now on the doorstep to the majors. With a tantalizing blend of contact (8.7 percent swinging-strike rate), power, and speed, the 22-year-old is worth stashing in most category leagues as his MLB debut draws near.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Edwin Arroyo Worth Stashing Ahead of Anticipated MLB Debut?
Cincinnati Reds shortstop prospect Edwin Arroyo continues to hit the ball incredibly well at Triple-A, and he's worth stashing in fantasy baseball ahead of his eventual MLB debut. While there's no clear timeline for his promotion to the majors, the fact that he's slashing .345/.409/.592 across 43 Triple-A games suggest he could be called up sooner rather than later. He's showing off a nice blend of power and speed with nine homers and eight steals. Furthermore, we're impressed by his 8.8% walk rate, 14.6% strikeout rate, and 156 wRC+. He also has a 18.6% whiff rate, which ranks in the 85th percentile at Triple-A. All in all, the underlying metrics indicate that Arroyo should continue to have plenty of success in the majors, when his time comes. Managers should stash him now, because there's a good chance someone else will roster him before his MLB debut.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Edwin Arroyo Adding to Versatility With Reps at Third Base
Triple-A Louisville manager Pat Kelly said that the Bats introduced Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Edwin Arroyo to third base a couple of weeks ago, per Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. Arroyo is a defense-first prospect, but the club's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline has displayed his offensive upside in 2026. The 22-year-old missed all of 2024 with a shoulder injury and posted a .716 OPS in Double-A last year, but he has posted a .989 OPS so far with Louisville, batting .342/.408/.590 with eight home runs, 29 RBI, 33 runs scored, and five stolen bases across 39 games and 191 plate appearances. "He's doing some work with the strength coaches on his hips," Kelly said. "Sometimes, he'd get locked with his front side and couldn't get through it. He's doing work, and it seems to show. He hit a ball last night about as far as a left-handed hitter has all year." Arroyo's clearest path to playing time in the big leagues is still at second base, but his timeline to join the Reds could be fast-tracked if he continues to show offensive upside. He's a switch-hitter who makes plenty of contact, but if he joins the Reds later this year, he will most likely serve as a utility infielder.
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Edwin Arroyo Entering Stash Territory with Torrid Stretch at Triple-A
Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Edwin Arroyo is one of the hottest hitters in the minors right now, with four multi-hit games in his last five games, including two four-hit performances. During this recent five-game stretch, he is 14-for-25 (.560) with two doubles, a triple, and four home runs, but the Reds' sixth-ranked prospect has been hitting well all season, recording 15 multi-hit efforts out of his 39 games played. The former second-round draft pick is now the author of a robust .342/.408/.590 slash line with eight home runs and five steals, along with a low 15.2 percent strikeout rate. Despite having logged time at second base, third base, and shortstop so far in 2026, there is no room for the switch-hitter at the major league level at the moment (although there are some glaring underperformers on offense), so hopefully he can continue to rake until the Reds decide to give him a chance. The 22-year-old offers a little pop and plenty of speed to go along with a decent bat (.301 AVG, 16.8 percent K% between Double and Triple-A), so he is a name for fantasy managers in deep leagues to consider stashing as he could offer plenty of fantasy appeal with positional versatility (2B, SS) to boot.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
