Brewers' Christian Arroyo: Returns to action at Triple-A
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Arroyo (wrist) has gone 0-for-6 with two walks and two runs in two games since being reinstated from Triple-A Nashville's 7-day injured list Wednesday.
The wrist injury ended any hope Arroyo had of winning a spot on the Brewers' Opening Day roster, but rather than exercising the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract, he elected to rehab the injury at the organization's facility in Arizona before making his season debut for Nashville. He'll stick around in Nashville with the hope of performing well enough to earn a promotion to Milwaukee.
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Brewers' Christian Arroyo: Not expected to opt out
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Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Sunday he doesn't expect Arroyo, who is dealing with a wrist injury, to exercise the opt-out in his minor-league contract, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Arroyo was reassigned to minor-league camp and has an opt-out in his deal this weekend, but it appears he plans to remain in the organization for now. Even though the 28-year-old won't be included on the Opening Day roster, it could pay off to stick around given the Brewers' only established infielders are Willy Adames and Rhys Hoskins.
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Brewers' Christian Arroyo: Getting look at third base
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Brewers manager Pat Murphy said recently that Arroyo will receive the bulk of his reps this spring at third base, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
He'll also be mixed in at first base. Arroyo is capable of playing both middle infield spots, as well, but it sounds like his focus will be on the corners, and he could even push for ample playing time at a third base spot that's wide open for the Brewers. Also competing for starts at the hot corner along with Arroyo will be Andruw Monasterio, Joey Ortiz, Tyler Black and Owen Miller. Milwaukee is also giving Sal Frelick some reps at third base, although it doesn't appear he's a real candidate for starts there, at least not initially.
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Brewers' Christian Arroyo: Receives NRI from Milwaukee
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Arroyo signed a minor-league contract with the Brewers on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.
The deal will be worth $1.5 million if he cracks the Opening Day roster, with another $500,000 possible in incentives. Arroyo is a career .252/.299/.394 hitter over parts of seven big-league seasons, most recently posting a disappointing .638 OPS in 2023 with the Red Sox. He can play all over the infield and also fill in at the corner outfield spots in a pinch.
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Christian Arroyo: Exits Boston
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Arroyo elected free agency Monday.
Arroyo had been removed from the Red Sox' 40-man roster and has opted for a fresh start elsewhere rather than accepting an outright assignment. The veteran infielder is a career .252/.299/.394 hitter over parts of seven big-league seasons.
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Red Sox's Christian Arroyo: Outrighted to Triple-A
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Arroyo cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Arroyo was designated for assignment by Boston on Friday, and he'll remain in the organization after going unclaimed on waivers. Over 66 games with the Red Sox this year, the 28-year-old has hit .241 with three homers, 24 RBI, 23 runs and a stolen base.
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Red Sox's Christian Arroyo: Designated for assignment
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Arroyo was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Luis Urias, acquired from the Brewers at Tuesday's trade deadline, is headed up to Boston in a corresponding move. The 28-year-old Arroyo had slashed just .241/.268/.369 with three home runs and 24 RBI through 66 games (206 plate appearances) this season for the Red Sox.
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Red Sox's Christian Arroyo: On bench Friday
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Arroyo is not in the lineup Friday at San Francisco.
Justin Turner will make a second straight start at second base and might become more of a regular presence there for Boston down the stretch, although the return of Trevor Story (elbow) figures to shuffle the Boston infield once again. Arroyo has slashed just .247/.276/.379 in 193 plate appearances when healthy this season.
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Red Sox's Christian Arroyo: Heads to bench Wednesday
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Arroyo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Though he faces one less competitor for reps at second base after the Red Sox traded Enrique Hernandez to the Dodgers on Tuesday, Arroyo may have only a loose hold on the primary role at the keystone. He'll give way to Justin Turner on Wednesday, and while Turner doesn't necessarily profile as a regular option at second base, the impending return of Trevor Story (elbow) from the injured list could prove more costly for Arroyo. Once activated, Story will take over as Boston's everyday shortstop, perhaps resulting in Yu Chang shifting to the keystone to potentially poach work from Arroyo.
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Red Sox's Christian Arroyo: Back in lineup
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Arroyo (thumb) is starting at second base Tuesday against Atlanta, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
A jammed right thumb has kept Arroyo out of the Red Sox's lineup for the past few days, but he'll return for Tuesday's game against Atlanta. With the departure of Enrique Hernandez to the Dodgers on Tuesday, Arroyo figures to face less competition for playing time at second base.
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Red Sox's Christian Arroyo: Dealing with jammed thumb
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Arroyo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets due to a jammed right thumb, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
He appeared to be losing playing time to Enrique Hernandez at second base with three straight games on the bench, but manager Alex Cora revealed Arroyo has been dealing with a jammed thumb over the past few days. The 28-year-old could be available off the bench Sunday and will have Monday's team off day to aid in his recovery ahead of Tuesday's series opener versus Atlanta.
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Red Sox's Christian Arroyo: Losing work to Hernandez
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Arroyo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Arroyo will take a seat versus the Mets' Carlos Carrasco, marking the third straight game in which the 28-year-old has been on the bench against a right-handed pitcher. Enrique Hernandez will get the nod at the keystone Sunday and appears to have overtaken Arroyo as the preferred option at the position.
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Red Sox's Christian Arroyo: Sitting Friday
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Arroyo will sit Friday versus the Mets, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Arroyo will get a breather after he went 1-for-7 with a run and two strikeouts while starting two games during a series with Oakland. Justin Turner will start at second base and bat second in the series opener with New York.
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Red Sox's Christian Arroyo: On bench Wednesday
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Arroyo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
Arroyo went 2-for-16 with a double and a run while starting at the keystone in each of Boston's last four games. He'll give way to Enrique Hernandez in the series finale, but Arroyo still looks to be Boston's preferred second baseman.
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Red Sox's Christian Arroyo: Sitting Friday
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Arroyo isn't in the Red Sox's lineup Friday against the Cubs, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Despite ending the first half of the season on a six-game hitting streak, Arroyo will sit out the second-half opener Friday. Justin Turner will start at second base while Arroyo sits.
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Red Sox's Christian Arroyo: Contributes to win
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Arroyo went 3-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 10-3 win over Oakland.
Arroyo doubled in the fifth inning and came in on a Jarren Duran double, then doubled in a run himself in the sixth to finish Boston's scoring. Arroyo and Enrique Hernandez are sharing second base for now, but Arroyo has been the more productive of the two at the plate. He currently has a five-game hit streak, during which he's 8-for-17 with two doubles, two RBI and four runs scored.
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Red Sox's Christian Arroyo: Sitting Thursday
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Arroyo isn't in the Red Sox's lineup Thursday against the Rangers, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Arroyo is 4-for-11 with two runs scored across his last three games, but he'll take a seat for Thursday's series finale. Enrique Hernandez will fill in at second base and bat seventh.
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Red Sox's Christian Arroyo: Sitting out Sunday
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Arroyo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Enrique Hernandez will check in at the keystone in place of Arroyo, who had started at the position in seven of the past eight games. Since turning in a five-hit performance June 20 against the Twins, Arroyo has gone just 4-for-28 over his past eight contests to drop his season-long batting average down to .234.
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Red Sox's Christian Arroyo: Heads to bench Thursday
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Arroyo is not in Thursday's lineup against the Twins.
David Hamilton and Pablo Reyes will man the middle infield spots while Arroyo and Enrique Hernandez open the game on the bench. Arroyo has seven hits in nine at-bats over his last two games and should still be a prominent option at the keystone going forward.
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Red Sox's Christian Arroyo: Collects five hits, home run
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Arroyo went 5-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and three additional RBI in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Twins.
Arroyo snapped out of a slump Tuesday, entering the contest 1-for-19 (.052) across his last six games before his perfect night at the plate. It was Arroyo's first career five-hit game and it improved his season slash line to .256/.296/.419 through 40 games.
