New York Mets Release 7-Year MLB Veteran During Guardians Series

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: President of Baseball Operations David Stearns of the New York Mets listens to a question from the media prior to a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on June 26, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

During their series against the Cleveland Guardians, the New York Mets released a seven-year MLB veteran from their organization.

MLB.com wrote: “Syracuse Mets released 2B Christian Arroyo.

New York Mets Release 7-Year MLB Player Christian Arroyo During Cleveland Guardians Series

GettyTAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 22: Luis Torrens #13 of the New York Mets helps up teammate Christian Arroyo #28 after Arroyo made a sliding grab during the first inning of a spring training game against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Taylor/Getty Images)

Arroyo signed a minor-league deal with the Mets on Jan. 6.

The Mets released Arroyo on June 1, then signed him to a new minor-league deal one day later.

Arroyo, 31, has slashed .278/.331/.435 with eight home runs and 45 RBI over 66 games at the Triple-A level this season.

Looking at 7-Year MLB Player Christian Arroyo’s Career

GettyCLEARWATER, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 20: Christian Arroyo #22 of the Philadelphia Phillies poses for a portrait during the Philadelphia Phillies Photo Day at BayCare Ballpark on February 20, 2025 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The San Francisco Giants selected Arroyo in the first round (No. 25 overall) of the 201 MLB Draft out of high school.

Arroyo made his MLB debut with the Giants in 2017. He appeared in just 34 games in his rookie season.

On Dec. 20, 2017, the Giants traded Arroyo, outfielder Denard Span, left-hander Matt Krook and right-hander Stephen Woods to the Tampa Bay Rays for third baseman Evan Longoria and cash.

GettyDETROIT, MI – JUNE 06: Christian Arroyo #22 of the Tampa Bay Rays fields a ground ball in the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers during a MLB game at Comerica Park on June 6, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)

Arroyo appeared in just 36 games across two seasons (2018-19) with Tampa Bay.

On July 28, 2019, the Rays traded Arroyo and right-hander Hunter Wood to the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians)  for outfielder Ruben Cardenas and future considerations.

GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 19: Christian Arroyo #39 of the Boston Red Sox slides safely into third base for a triple against the Houston Astros in the fourth inning of Game Four of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park on October 19, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Arroyo played in just one game for the Guardians before being designated for assignment on Aug. 6, 2020. The Boston Red Sox claimed him off waivers one week later.

The infielder appeared in 224 games for the Red Sox from 2020-23. With Boston, the infielder posted 2.2 bWAR and a .264/.306/.411 slash line with 18 home runs and 93 RBI.

GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 18: Christian Arroyo #39 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a two run home run against the Houston Astros in the third inning of Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park on October 18, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

During the 2021 postseason with the Red Sox, Arroyo went 9-for-28 with one home run, one double, one triple and three RBI across 11 games.

Arroyo hasn’t appeared in an MLB game since 2023 with the Red Sox.