As the Yankees gear up for spring training, they’re bringing in a handful of young prospects to give them a taste of big-league competition. Among them is switch-hitting shortstop Roderick Arias, a player with tantalizing upside but a few question marks still lingering in his development.
Arias’ Raw Talent is Evident
At just 20 years old, Arias is still very much a work in progress, but the tools are there. He spent the 2024 season with Low-A Tampa, playing 124 games and hitting .233/.335/.393. He showcased some pop with 13 home runs and drove in 74 RBIs while also flashing elite speed with 37 stolen bases.