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Reds Protect Three Prospects, Designate Spiers for Assignment

11/19/2025

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The Cincinnati Reds added three prospects—Edwin Arroyo (shortstop), Héctor Rodríguez (outfielder), and Leonardo Balcazar (infielder)—to their 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft.
To make room, right-handed pitcher Carson Spiers was designated for assignment after a 5.69 ERA in 29 games and spending most of the season on the injured list.
The Reds remain optimistic about their depth and the potential impact of the new prospects.

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Story summary

The Cincinnati Reds added three prospects—Edwin Arroyo (shortstop), Héctor Rodríguez (outfielder), and Leonardo Balcazar (infielder)—to their 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft.
To make room, right-handed pitcher Carson Spiers was designated for assignment after a 5.69 ERA in 29 games and spending most of the season on the injured list.
The Reds remain optimistic about their depth and the potential impact of the new prospects.