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Reds 3B experiment with top prospect might be bad news for Ke'Bryan Hayes
TL;DR
The Cincinnati Reds are experimenting with top prospect Edwin Arroyo at third base, which could jeopardize Ke'Bryan Hayes' position. The team is currently struggling, having lost seven consecutive games.
Key points
- Cincinnati Reds are on a seven-game losing streak
- Edwin Arroyo is being experimented with at third base
- Ke'Bryan Hayes could lose his 3B job this season
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The Cincinnati Reds are going through a rough patch of the season right now. After getting out to a hot start, the team dropped seven games in a row, including a four-game sweep at the hands of the Chicago Cubs.
Something needs to change, and there are a few ways to improve the team, beyond simply playing better. One of those would be to get healthier with the pitching staff, but the other can be addressed right now, and it has to do with Ke'Bryan Hayes.
As Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati reports, the Reds are conducting an interesting 3B experiment down in the minor leagues, switching Edwin Arroyo to third base. This experiment might be bad news for Hayes, who could lose his 3B job this season.
Reds' 3B experiment is a bad omen for Ke'Bryan Hayes
"Reds INF prospect Edwin Arroyo, hitting .301 with a .380 OBP this season at Louisville, is starting at 3B tonight for the second time over the past week," Clifford reports. "Of Arroyo's 3,391 total innings across his pro career, only 31 have come at 3B. An interesting development."
Q&A
Why are the Cincinnati Reds experimenting with Edwin Arroyo at third base?
The Reds are looking for ways to improve their performance after a seven-game losing streak.
What does the Reds' experiment mean for Ke'Bryan Hayes?
Hayes may lose his starting third base position if Arroyo's experiment proves successful.
How has the Reds' recent performance affected their roster decisions?
The team's poor performance has prompted management to consider changes, including player position experiments.