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Leo Balcazar

SS · Age 22 · Bats Right

Contract

2026 salary
$780K
Status
pre-arbitration

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Leo Balcazar coverage

  • Reds' late-season additions make trading Edwin Arroyo even more probable

    Edwin Arroyo struggled in his 2026 major league opportunity with the Reds, batting .223 with a .264 slugging percentage across 50 games despite posting a career-best .891 OPS at Triple-A. The Reds' recent acquisitions of Juan Brito and Oswaldo Cabrera, combined with the presence of Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz, have crowded the middle infield and diminished Arroyo's path to regular playing time. With younger prospects like Leo Balcazar rising through the system, the Reds may look to trade Arroyo during the offseason, potentially using his defensive skills and value as a package piece to acquire bullpen help.

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  • Edwin Arroyo joins Reds but two September call-up decisions still remain

    Edwin Arroyo was promoted to the Reds to fill the roster spot left by injured Ke'Bryan Hayes, after improving significantly in Triple-A with a .265/.359/.500 slash line and four home runs in 19 games following his July demotion. Pitcher Graham Ashcraft is expected to claim the second September roster spot once he completes his rehab assignment from a right UCL sprain that sidelined him since May. The Reds still need to fill one additional position player spot in September, with Leo Balcazar or Juan Brito likely candidates from their 40-man roster. September expansion gives Cincinnati two extra roster spots to use, with the team positioned to evaluate key pieces for its future rather than pursue a playoff push.

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