| Christian Arroyo | |||||||||||||||
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.jpg) Arroyo with theTampa Bay Rays in 2019 | |||||||||||||||
| Free agent | |||||||||||||||
| Infielder | |||||||||||||||
| Born: (1995-05-30)May 30, 1995 (age 30) Brooksville, Florida, U.S. | |||||||||||||||
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |||||||||||||||
| MLB debut | |||||||||||||||
| April 24, 2017, for the San Francisco Giants | |||||||||||||||
| MLB statistics (through 2023 season) | |||||||||||||||
| Batting average | .252 | ||||||||||||||
| Home runs | 24 | ||||||||||||||
| Runs batted in | 120 | ||||||||||||||
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Christian Israel Arroyo (born May 30, 1995) is an American professionalbaseballinfielder who is a free agent. He has previously played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theSan Francisco Giants,Tampa Bay Rays,Cleveland Indians, andBoston Red Sox. Listed at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) and 220 pounds (100 kg), he bats and throws right-handed.
Christian Israel Arroyo was born on May 30, 1995, inBrooksville, Florida, to Israel Arroyo Jr., a 20-year United States Marine Corps combat veteran of Puerto Rican descent, and Kimberly Drummond. He grew up a Rays fan.[1] Arroyo attendedHernando High School inBrooksville, Florida. He played for theUnited States national baseball team at the2013 18U Baseball World Cup, where he was the MVP of the tournament and helped the US win gold.[2]
Arroyo was drafted by theSan Francisco Giants in the first round of the2013 Major League Baseball draft.[3][4] The selection was considered a surprise by experts.[5] He was committed to theUniversity of Florida to playcollege baseball but signed with the Giants.[6][7]
Arroyo made his professional debut with theArizona League Giants, hitting .326/.388/.511 with twohome runs and 39RBIs over 184 at-bats in 45 games. For his play he was named the Arizona League MVP.[8] Arroyo spent 2014 with theSalem-Keizer Volcanoes andAugusta GreenJackets, where he batted .291 with six home runs and 62 RBIs in 89 games, and 2015 with theSan Jose Giants[9][10] where he hit .304/.344/.459 with nine home runs and 42 RBIs in 90 games. After the 2015 season he played in theArizona Fall League.[11] He spent the 2016 season with theRichmond Flying Squirrels,[12][13] compiling a .274 batting average with three home runs, 49 RBIs, and 36 doubles in 119 games.[14]
Arroyo began the 2017 season with theSacramento River Cats, where he hit .446 with seven doubles, three home runs, and 12 RBIs in 16 games.[15]
On April 24, 2017, the Giants promoted Arroyo to the major leagues.[15] He made his debut later that night, starting at third base against theLos Angeles Dodgers. On April 25, he recorded his first hit, a single, off ofClayton Kershaw.[16] The following day, Arroyo hit his first Major League home run, a two-run shot off ofSergio Romo.[17] He was sent down to Triple-A on June 4 to make room forHunter Pence, who was returning from the disabled list.[18]
On December 20, 2017, the Giants traded Arroyo,Denard Span,Matt Krook, andStephen Woods to theTampa Bay Rays forEvan Longoria and cash considerations.[19] He began 2018 with theDurham Bulls. Arroyo was recalled toTampa Bay on May 16, making his Rays debut on May 17 against theLos Angeles Angels. He recorded two singles in five at-bats while playing third base. He was optioned to Triple A Durham where he finished the season. Arroyo finished the season with a .264 batting average and one home run.
The Rays traded Arroyo, along withHunter Wood, to theCleveland Indians on July 28, 2019, in exchange for minor league outfielderRuben Cardenas and international signing period slot money.[20] Arroyo did not play for Cleveland during 2019, as he worked to rehabilitate from injuries.[21] During the delayed-start 2020 season, Arroyo appeared in one game for Cleveland, playing an inning at third base on July 26, without aplate appearance.[22] On August 6, Arroyo wasdesignated for assignment by Cleveland.[23]
Arroyo was claimed off waivers by theBoston Red Sox on August 13, 2020. On August 20, he was designated for assignment, without having made an appearance for Boston; he was sent outright to the team's alternate training site on August 23.[24] On September 8, Arroyo was selected back to Boston’s active roster;[25] he made his first appearance for the Red Sox that day, against thePhiladelphia Phillies.[26] Overall with the2020 Red Sox, Arroyo batted .240 with three home runs and eight RBIs in 14 games.[27]
In 2021, Arroyo made Boston's Opening Day roster. He was placed on theinjured list on May 9, due to a left hand contusion, and was re-activated on May 25.[28] On June 24, he was again placed on the injured list, due to a right knee contusion,[29] and was activated on July 5,[30] hitting a home run in that evening's game against the Angels.[31] Arroyo returned to the injured list on July 19 with a lefthamstring strain,[30] and was reactivated by the team on August 23.[32] He went on theCOVID-related injured list on August 27,[33][32] and returned to the team on September 21.[34] During the regular season, Arroyo played in 57 games for Boston, batting .262 with six home runs and 25 RBIs.[27] He also appeared in 11 postseason games, batting 9-for-38 (.237) as the Red Sox advanced to theAmerican League Championship Series.[27]
On March 22, 2022, Arroyo signed a $1.2 million contract with the Red Sox, avoiding salary arbitration.[35] After making the Opening Day roster for Boston, he was on the COVID-related list from June 15 until June 24.[36][37] He was added to the injured list on July 9, due to a left groin strain,[38] and rejoined the team on July 30.[39] In 87 games with Boston, Arroyo batted .286 with six home runs and 36 RBIs.[27]
On January 13, 2023, the Red Sox and Arroyo reached agreement on a one-year contract, avoiding salary arbitration.[40] Once again, Arroyo showed flashes of promise throughout the season, but these flashes were interrupted by injuries. On May 7, Arroyo was placed on the injured list due to a righthamstring strain.[41] He rejoined the team on June 5.[42] In 66 games with Boston through early August, he slashed .241/.268/.369 with 3 home runs and 24 RBI. On August 4, Arroyo was designated for assignment by the Red Sox.[43] After clearing waivers, he was sent outright to theTriple-AWorcester Red Sox on August 6.[44] On October 3, Arroyo elected free agency.[45]
On January 25, 2024, Arroyo signed a minor league contract with theMilwaukee Brewers.[46] In 37 games split between the rookie-levelArizona Complex League Brewers and Triple-ANashville Sounds, he batted a cumulative .222/.301/.326 with two home runs and 14 RBI. Arroyo elected free agency following the season on November 4.[47]
On February 13, 2025, Arroyo signed a minor league contract with thePhiladelphia Phillies.[48] He elected free agency on November 6.[49]
