"Arias put together a strong season across several minor league levels in the Yankees' system, posting a 2.73 ERA with a 27.1% strikeout rate. While he began the year in the Florida Complex League, the righty didn't pile up stats against overmatched competition. Arias did his best work at Double-A, pushing his strikeout rate over 30% and limiting hitters to a .205 batting average."
"Control is always going to be the question with Arias. He compiled his "best" walk rate this past season, but it was still an unsatisfying 12.8% mark. Arias has racked up 152 walks over 211 2/3 professional innings. The struggles with walks make sense, given Arias was drafted as a shortstop and converted to pitching in 2021. Toronto signed Arias as an international free agent in 2018. He was released before appearing with the team and latched on with the Cubs in 2021."
Michael Arias rejoined the Yankees on a minor-league deal after New York acquired him from the Cubs following a DFA. He produced a 2.73 ERA with a 27.1% strikeout rate across multiple minor-league levels, excelling in Double-A with a strikeout rate over 30% and a .205 opponents' batting average. Command concerns persist; his walk rate was 12.8% this season and he has 152 walks in 211 2/3 professional innings. Converted from shortstop to pitcher in 2021, Arias is 24 and still developing. His three-pitch arsenal and strikeout ability project him as a potential multi-inning reliever if command improves.
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