Reds' unheralded midseason pickup could be the key to an Edwin Arroyo trade

The Cincinnati Reds acquired infielder Juan Brito off waivers from Cleveland in August, and after being called up two weeks ago, he has performed impressively with a .348 batting average, two home runs, and eight RBIs in eight games. Meanwhile, former top prospect Edwin Arroyo has struggled in two separate stints with the team, posting a .244 average in June and a .059 average during a September callup. Brito's strong play could prompt the Reds to trade Arroyo during the offseason, potentially acquiring pitching help for a rotation weakened by Hunter Greene's Tommy John surgery and Brady Singer's pending free agency. The Reds could use Brito as a backup option alongside Matt McLain at second base in 2027.

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