Giants' Christian Arroyo: Not expected to play left field
Arroyo was asked if the Giants approached him regarding playing in the outfield to shorten his path to the majors, and he said that they have not, CSN Bay Area reports.
This was a move that the Giants were considering making last year in an effort to open up a path to majors for their top hitting prospect. It never came to fruition then, and it doesn't sound like the club is considering it now either. Arroyo is currently blocked from an everyday role in the majors with Eduardo Nunez manning third and Brandon Crawford at short. The best shot at cracking the 25-man roster this year would be in left field, but the Giants would certainly feel more comfortable starting one of the two natural outfielders (Jarrett Parker or Mac Williamson) in left, rather than rush Arroyo into a role he hasn't had much experience in. Injuries could always open up a spot for the young infielder, but assuming good health, a 2018 debut seems more likely.
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