Overview
- The Reds selected shortstop Edwin Arroyo, infielder Leo Balcazar and outfielder Hector Rodriguez to the 40-man roster, protecting them from the Rule 5 Draft.
- The 40-man roster now stands at 40 following the additions and corresponding move.
- Right-hander Carson Spiers was designated for assignment after undergoing elbow surgery in July and is expected to miss most or all of the 2026 season.
- Coverage differs on whether Spiers had Tommy John surgery or an internal-brace procedure, leaving his precise return timeline uncertain.
- Arroyo is ranked No. 8 in the organization by MLB Pipeline with Rodriguez at No. 9 and Balcazar at No. 23, and Arroyo rebounded in Double-A in 2025 after missing 2024 with shoulder surgery.