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.
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.
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.
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.
Jackson Kruse Jackson Kruse covers Major League Baseball for Heavy Sports. He is also the site expert for FanSided's Minnesota Twins site, Puckett's Pond, and writes for Nolan Writin', FanSided's Texas Rangers site. Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media from Texas State University's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Before joining Heavy Sports and FanSided, he served as sports editor of The University Star, Texas State University's student-run newspaper. More about Jackson Kruse
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The New York Mets released a seven-year MLB veteran and former first-round talent from their organization during the Cleveland Guardians series.
New York Mets Release 7-Year MLB Veteran During Guardians Series