Dr. Keith Meister performed an elbow scope on second baseman‑left fielder Michael Arroyo two days ago, cleaning cartilage and bracing a chronic UCL issue; the club expects him back in game action by April 2027.
The timeline suggests Arroyo will start the season on the injured list, though the stint should be brief. For my money, his limited Triple‑A résumé—just 49 games—won’t guarantee an Opening Day spot even when he’s healthy.
Last year he posted a .283/.359/.471 slash line over 532 combined plate appearances in Double‑A and Triple‑A, earning a September call‑up. In his debut 41 MLB games he exploded with a .371/.439/.514 line against major‑league pitching.
Despite the small sample, optimism runs high that he’ll join Seattle’s next talent wave. Could he platoon with Cole Young at second or fill left field if Randy Arozarena departs in free agency?