Luis Arráez
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MLB Player Data
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Jun 29 2025Arraez went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Saturday in a 6-4 win against Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez put the Padres on the board in the fifth inning with a solo shot to right field. The long ball was his first since April 18 and just his fourth overall this season. Of course, fantasy managers who roster Arraez don't expect much power from him, as he's never hit more than 10 home runs in a single MLB campaign. The three-time batting champion has been somewhat disappointing in other areas this season, though, as he's batting a mortal .283 -- well below his career average.
Jun 28 2025Arraez is batting leadoff and starting at first base against the Reds on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is the third straight game in which Arraez has batted leadoff, while Fernando Tatis -- who had previously spent much of the campaign in the leadoff role -- has shifted into the cleanup spot. Arraez is having a subpar season by his standards with a .705 OPS (on pace the for the lowest mark of his career), but he has plenty of experience atop the order after having hit in that spot for most of his career. Arraez collected three hits Wednesday upon moving back to batting leadoff before going 0-for-4 on Friday.
Jun 26 2025Arraez went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez was responsible for half of the Padres' six hits Wednesday, including a two-out RBI single in the second inning that provided the lone run in the game. Arraez extended his hitting streak to 12 games -- he's gone 19-for-53 (.358) in that span. Overall, the former batting champ is slashing .288/.317/.397 with three homers, 30 RBI, 37 runs scored and three steals across 323 plate appearances this season.
Jun 17 2025Arraez went 3-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored in Tuesday's 8-6 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez is 10-for-31 (.323) over his last seven games, a span that has seen him rack up three doubles, three RBI and five runs scored. The infielder is up to a .280/.312/.396 slash line with three homers, 27 RBI, 32 runs scored, three stolen bases, 16 doubles and three triples over 66 contests. Arraez continues to provide steady contact thanks to a tiny 1.7 percent strikeout rate -- he hasn't struck out since May 25 versus Atlanta.
Jun 10 2025Arraez went 3-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI and four runs scored in Tuesday's 11-1 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez hasn't found any over-the-fence power in June, but he's gone 11-for-42 (.262) with five doubles across 10 games this month. He did his part to get on base frequently Tuesday, and Manny Machado benefited, knocking in Arraez three times in a five-RBI effort. Arraez is at a .281/.314/.405 slash line with three home runs, 15 doubles, three triples, 25 RBI, 31 runs scored and three stolen bases over 60 games this season. He continues to switch between first base and designated hitter, sharing both positions with Gavin Sheets.
Jun 7 2025Arraez went 1-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Diego trailed by two runs with two outs in the ninth inning before Arraez tied the score with a two-run double. The big hit wasn't quite enough to send San Diego home with a victory, however, as Caleb Durbin swatted a walk-off homer for the Brewers in the bottom of the frame. Arraez has reached base safely in each of his first six games in June, though he's batting just .250 (7-for-28) during that span. Arraez's batting average sits at a fine .281 on the campaign, but that's well below his career mark as his three-year streak of winning a batting title looks to be in peril.
Jun 6 2025Arraez (knee) will serve as the designated hitter and bat second against Milwaukee on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Padres manager Mike Shildt told reporters Thursday that Arraez is working through posterior knee soreness. The 28-year-old is considered day-to-day, but he could see more work as the Padres' DH while Gavin Sheets shifts to first base. Arraez has gone 10-for-35 with five RBI over his last nine games.
Jun 5 2025Manager Mike Shildt said Thursday that Arraez is day-to-day with posterior knee soreness, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez appeared to tweak his knee while running to first base in the top of the sixth inning, and he was replaced on defense when the Padres took the field in for the bottom of the frame. Shildt's comments suggest that the 28-year-old infielder didn't suffer any significant damage during the incident and could be back in the starting lineup within a few days. If Arraez ends up needing to miss a few games, Gavin Sheets or Jake Cronenworth would likely shift over to first base.
May 27 2025Arraez went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 8-6 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez supplied the game-tying and go-ahead hits, knocking in a run with a single in each of the fourth and fifth innings. This ended his 0-for-14 drought at the plate, which was enough to earn him a partial rest day Monday before he appeared off the bench. Prior to that slump, he had hit safely in 11 of 12 games, batting .358 (19-for-53) in that span. Overall, the contact-hitting infielder is at a .289/.322/.416 slash line with three home runs, nine doubles, three triples, 18 RBI, 20 runs scored and two stolen bases across 47 contests.
May 26 2025Arraez is not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Marlins on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez -- who has gone 0-for-12 over his last three games -- will get his first rest day since being activated from the 10-day injured list April 29. Jake Cronenworth will shift over to first while Jose Iglesias gets the start at the keystone.
May 17 2025Arraez went 3-for-4 with a double in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres managed only eight hits in total, while the three batters behind Arraez in the order went a combined 0-for-11, so the 28-year-old's knocks didn't lead to any offense. Arraez is finding his groove in May, recording four three-hit performances in 13 games while producing a .298/.333/.368 slash line with six RBI and nine runs.
May 11 2025Arraez went 3-for-7 with a triple, two runs and three RBI in Saturday's 21-0 win against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez got in on the action during a massive day for San Diego's offense, singling in a run in the second inning and adding a two-run triple in the fourth. The veteran infielder has racked up three hits in two straight games, lifting his season batting average to .298. Arraez currently sits at 10th in the National League in that category as he seeks his fourth straight batting title.
May 3 2025Arraez went 3-for-5 with a double, a run and three RBI in Friday's 9-4 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez gave the Padres a 3-2 lead with his run-scoring single in the fifth and added a two-run single in the eighth. Since returning from a stint on the 7-day concussion IL on April 29, the veteran infielder has collected at least one hit and at least one RBI in each of his three games. Arraez started slowly this season but is now batting a robust .313 -- ninth best in the National League -- as he pursues a fourth consecutive batting title.
May 1 2025Arraez went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run and an RBI in a 5-3 win against San Francisco on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez was activated from the 7-day concussion injured list Tuesday and went 1-for-3 with an RBI in his return to action that day. The veteran infielder added another two hits Wednesday, with his sixth-inning triple plating a run. Arraez has shown a bit more pop than usual with three homers, three doubles, a triple and an overall .149 ISO thus far in 2025, and he's recovered from a slow start at the plate to push his batting average up to .298 through 104 plate appearances.
Apr 21 2025Arraez (concussion) is expected to be placed on the 7-day injured list, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez is dealing with concussion symptoms following his collision with Mauricio Dubon on Sunday. Arraez was stretchered off the field and taken to the hospital for further evaluation. He's since posted on social media that everything checked out fine, but the Padres are going to play it safe with their first baseman and let him rest this week. Connor Joe, Yuli Gurriel and Gavin Sheets will be candidates for increased playing time.
Apr 20 2025Arraez was removed from Sunday's contest against the Astros in the top of the first inning after a collision at first base, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez laid down a bunt in his first at-bat of the day, making forceful contact with Mauricio Dubon at first base while busting it down the line. Arraez remained down for several minutes before being carted off the field with his head and neck stabilized, including a brace around his neck. More information on his status will likely be provided in the near future.
Apr 19 2025Arraez went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old contact king lofted a Bryan King fastball at the top of the zone down the right-field line in the seventh inning, accounting for the Padres' final offense of the night. Arraez has hit safely in six straight games, batting .357 (10-for-28) over that stretch to boost his slash line on the season to .294/.322/.435, but he's also flashing more power than usual to kick off 2025. Arraez has homered three times in 20 games, after leaving the yard only four times in 150 regular-season contests last year.
Apr 14 2025Arraez went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and two total runs against the Cubs in a 10-4 win Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez hit the second of back-to-back homers with Fernando Tatis in the eighth inning as the Padres pulled away for their 11th straight home victory. The veteran infielder has all but wiped out memories of his slow start to the season -- after going 0-for-13 over his first four games, Arraez has since boosted his average up to .282. That mark is likely to come up even further given that Arraez has never batted less than .294 over a full season, and with two homers so far, he's already halfway to the four long balls he hit across 150 regular-season games last year.
Apr 6 2025Arraez went 4-for-5 with a walk, a stolen base, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez reached base five times and is now eight for his last 16 with a home run and a double. Arraez has not struck out in 44 plate appearances this season and is the only player in baseball, minimum 15 plate appearances, yet to strikeout.
Apr 2 2025Arraez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After an uncharacteristic 0-for-16 start from the three-time batting champion, Arraez has begun to look like his regular self with hits in three consecutive games. Wednesday's contest also saw the 27-year-old belt his first home run of the season, though fantasy managers shouldn't expect many more long balls from him after he finished 2024 with just four homers.
Mar 15 2025Arraez went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run and a stolen base in Friday's Cactus League win over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez is swinging a hot bat this spring, batting .433 over 30 at-bats. He did a couple things Friday that are out of the norm for him, as he both hit a homer and stole a base. Arraez had just four long balls and nine thefts over 672 regular-season plate appearances last year, which are reasons why he's often taken outside of the top 150 in fantasy drafts. That said, Arraez is as dependable as it gets when it comes to providing elite batting average, as evidenced by his streak of three consecutive batting titles.
Feb 20 2025Arraez said Wednesday that "I feel like I got a new thumb" following surgery in October to repair a torn ligament, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez tore the UCL in his left thumb on a slide on June 25 and played through "a lot" of pain before eventually undergoing offseason surgery. He managed to win his third straight batting title in 2024, although Arraez's .314 average in the regular season was down 21 points and his slugging percentage dropped 53 points from over the previous two years. The 27-year-old could have a mini bounce-back 2025 season, although he is likely to remain largely a one-category specialist.
Feb 13 2025Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller said Thursday that he sees Arraez as the team's first baseman this season, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Mike Shildt also added of Arraez and Jake Cronenworth that "they're everyday guys that'll be on the field," implying that Arraez is expected to be the everyday first baseman rather than the designated hitter. Cronenworth, meanwhile, is expected to settle in at second base. The Padres don't currently have a clear favorite for DH duties, but they could use the spot to rotate players or potentially acquire some help from outside the organization.
Jan 9 2025Arraez and the Padres agreed to a one-year, $14 million contract Thursday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez will receive a raise of nearly $3.5 million for his final year of arbitration eligibility in 2025. The 27-year-old took a step back in 2024 with a .314/.346/.392 slash line in 150 regular-season games between Miami and San Diego, though he still won the National League batting title for the second straight year. Arraez underwent surgery in October to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb, but he's expected to enter spring training at full health.
Oct 16 2024Arraez underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez initially injured the thumb back in late June but played through the issue for the remainder of the season. The expectation is that he will be ready for the start of spring training. Arraez will be eligible for salary arbitration for the final time this offseason.
Sep 28 2024Arraez is absent from Saturday's lineup against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres will sit Arraez and other starters having already clinched a spot in the postseason, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Arraez's .314 batting average is the only thing standing in the way of Shohei Ohtani's pursuit of the Triple Crown. Jurickson Profar will serve as the designated hitter and bat in the leadoff spot against Diamondbacks southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez.
Sep 27 2024Arraez went 3-for-5 with a triple, two doubles, one RBI and one run scored in Friday's 5-3 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez started the game with a double and scored on a Manny Machado single. In the fourth inning, Arraez tacked on the Padres' last run with an RBI triple. It's rare for him to have many extra-base hits, but he has just four singles among his last 11 hits over an 11-game span. For the year, Arraez is at a .314/.346/.391 slash line with four home runs, 31 doubles, three triples, 46 RBI, 82 runs scored and nine stolen bases over a career-high 149 contests.
Sep 22 2024Arraez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will get a rare day off against a righty (Sean Burke) as Fernando Tatis takes over at designated hitter, opening up right field for David Peralta. Arraez has gone just 1-for-15 in his last three games after hitting safely in 13 straight contests to begin September.
Sep 18 2024Arraez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez sustained a lower-body injury in Monday's 3-1 win in the series opener, but he was back in the lineup for Tuesday's 4-3 loss, serving as the Padres' designated hitter while going hitless in five at-bats. The Padres haven't indicated that Arraez experienced a setback Tuesday, but the recent injury coupled with a matchup against a tough lefty (Framber Valdez) may have factored into manager Mike Shildt's decision to give the 27-year-old the night off. Arraez had started in each of the Friars' previous 15 games.
Sep 17 2024Arraez (lower body) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez departed Monday's series opener after suffering the injury on a play at the plate during the fifth inning, but he won't end up missing additional time. The 27-year-old went 2-for-4 with a double and a strikeout prior to exiting the contest, which ended a 30-game streak without being punched out.
Sep 16 2024Arraez left Monday's game against Houston due to an apparent lower body injury, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez appeared to suffer the injury during a play at the plate in the bottom of the fifth inning and limped off the field with the team trainer. He was later able to take his scheduled at-bat in the seventh and swatted a double, but the Padres elected to deploy a pinch runner after Arraez limped into second base. The 27-year-old is likely headed back to the clubhouse for further evaluation and can be considered day-to-day until the team has more information on his status moving forward.
Sep 13 2024Arraez went 3-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 5-0 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez has three hits in four of his last five games, and he's hit a stellar .455 (30-for-66) over his last 15 contests. In his usual way, just two hits during that longer span have gone for extra bases, both doubles. The slap hitter is up to a .320/.354/.390 slash line with four home runs, 42 RBI, 78 runs scored, nine stolen bases, 25 doubles and two triples over 138 games between the Padres and the Marlins this year.
Sep 9 2024Arraez went 3-for-5 with a run in Sunday's loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez collected three singles for the second straight contest and concluded the three-game set against San Francisco having gone 7-for-14 with an RBI and three runs. He's batted an NL-best .328 since the All-Star break and has struck out just twice over 180 at-bats during that span. Arraez's .315 average on the campaign is fourth-best among qualified major-league hitters and puts him firmly on pace to bat over .300 for the third straight season.
Sep 8 2024Arraez went 3-for-5 with a run and an RBI in Saturday's loss to San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez brought the Padres to within a run with his fifth-inning RBI single, but that was the final tally for the team. The talented DH/infielder extended his hitting streak to seven games with the performance, and he's batting an excellent .414 (12-for-29) with four walks, two steals, five runs and four RBI during that span, though all 12 of his hits have been singles. Remarkably, Arraez has gone 24 games and 108 plate appearances without a strikeout, and his minuscule 4.3 percent strikeout rate on the season leads qualified MLB hitters by a wide margin (Steven Kwan is second-best at 9.2 percent).
Sep 5 2024Arraez went 2-for-5 with a stolen base, a walk and a run scored in Wednesday's extra-inning win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez grounded out in each of his first two trips to the plate before leading off the bottom of the fifth with a single and eventually coming around to score on a two-RBI knock from Manny Machado. The infielder would later add a second single, along with his ninth steal of the season in the sixth, marking his second-consecutive game with two hits and a stolen base. Arraez has recorded multiple hits in five of his last seven contests overall, batting .466 (14-for-30) over that stretch with four RBI, three stolen bases and five runs scored.
Sep 2 2024Arraez went 2-for-4 with two RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Monday's 3-0 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez had a hand in each of the Padres' three runs and swiped second base in the third inning. Over his past 10 games, the 27-year-old has tallied five multi-hit efforts with a homer, seven RBI and two stolen bases. On the year, he is hitting .310 with four home runs, 41 RBI, 71 runs scored and a career-high eight steals across 583 plate appearances.
Aug 30 2024Arraez is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a routine day off for Arraez, who had started each of the Padres' last four games and 11 of their last 12. Manny Machado is getting a turn in the designated hitter slot, while Donovan Solano will enter the lineup at third base and bat second.
Aug 28 2024Arraez went 4-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez once again set the table well. He has logged at least three hits in three of his last six games. The infielder is batting .320 (31-for-97) in August and is up to a .310/.341/.386 slash line with four home runs, 38 RBI, 69 runs scored, seven stolen bases and 25 doubles over 126 contests this season. He's been able to maintain his success despite a career-worst 3.2 percent walk rate, as he's striking out at a tiny 4.6 percent rate -- he hasn't logged a strikeout in his last 16 contests.
Aug 25 2024Arraez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's likely just a maintenance day for Arraez, who started the previous seven games and hit .233 (7-for-30) with one home run during that span. Manny Machado will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Donovan Solano starts at third base against New York lefty Jose Quintana.
Aug 23 2024Arraez went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Friday's 7-0 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez led off the bottom of the first inning with a homer and added an RBI single in the third to stretch the Padres' lead to 6-0. The long ball was his first in a month, though the infielder has been productive in August, hitting .299 (23-for-77) over 18 contests this month. For the season, he's up to a .306/.339/.382 slash line with four homers, 36 RBI, 67 runs scored and six stolen bases over 121 games between the Padres and the Marlins.
Aug 17 2024Arraez is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Kyle Freeland on the bump for Colorado, the lefty-hitting Arraez will take a seat on the bench. In his last eight games, Arraez is 14-for-36 (.389) with five RBI, seven runs and two stolen bases. Manny Machado will DH on Saturday while Donovan Solano plays the hot corner.
Aug 14 2024Arraez went 2-for-3 with a walk, two runs and a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-0 victory against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez was the only Padre to reach base three times in the victory, and he scored two of the team's three runs. Arraez also sweetened his fantasy line with a stolen base in the first inning. He's far from a speedster on the basepaths, but Arraez does have a career-high five thefts on the campaign.
Aug 12 2024Arraez went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs Sunday in a loss to Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez is playing through a torn ligament in his thumb, per Dennis Lin of The Athletic, but the injury doesn't seem to be affecting his hitting stroke. The 27-year-old has multiple hits in three of his past four contests and is batting .400 with four RBI during that stretch. The hot streak has pushed Arraez's season batting average up to .306, which ranks first in the National League.
Aug 11 2024Arraez went 2-for-6 with a run scored and three RBI in Saturday's 9-8 extra-inning win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old scored the game's opening run in the first inning, then brought home the winning run against his former club in the top of the 10th with a groundout to first base. The three RBI were a season high for Arraez, but hits haven't been falling in at their usual rate for him of late -- over his last 12 games, he's slashing just .236/.250/.273, and his batting average on the season has dropped to .302. It hasn't been below .300 since early May.
Aug 6 2024Arraez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Pittsburgh, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez will avoid a matchup with southpaw Bailey Falter, giving way to Jake Cronenworth at first base and Donovan Solano at DH. Arraez has been held out of the lineup in three of the Padres' last six games against left-handed pitching.
Jul 25 2024Arraez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres are closing out their series in Washington with a day game after a night game, and the Nationals are bringing a lefty (Patrick Corbin) to the hill, so San Diego manager Mike Shildt likely decided that it was an opportune time to give the lefty-hitting Arraez a breather. Unless he's used off the bench, Arraez will put his six-game hitting streak on hold and will cede the designated-hitter spot to Manny Machado on Thursday.
Jul 20 2024Arraez went 1-for-3 with two walks, one RBI and one stolen base in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Arraez has no trouble getting on base, he typically doesn't run much. His steal Saturday was his fourth of the year, matching his career high from 2022. The infielder is batting .292 (14-for-48) over 12 contests in July, though that's put him on a slight decline with a .312/.347/.382 slash line through 95 contests between the Padres and Marlins this season. Arraez has battled a thumb injury recently, which caused him to miss the All-Star Game, so it's likely he'll get most of the playing time at designated hitter in the near future, though Jake Cronenworth started there Saturday.
Jul 19 2024Arraez (thumb) will DH and bat leadoff for Friday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez has been nursing a jammed left thumb and opted to sit out the All-Star Game to let the injury heal. However, the issue won't require him to miss any time for the Padres, and he'll fill his regular leadoff spot during Friday's series opener against Cleveland. The 27-year-old is slashing .310/.342/.378 across 416 plate appearances this season.
Jul 15 2024Arraez will attend All-Star festivities in Texas but will not play in Tuesday's game due to a jammed left thumb, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez first hurt the thumb while sliding into third base June 25. He has played in all but two of San Diego's games since then, most recently sitting out Sunday's contest versus Atlanta. While Arraez has mostly been able to remain in the lineup despite the injury, he admitted that the thumb hurts "a lot" when he swings and catches the ball. It doesn't sound like the issue will cause him to miss much, if any, additional time in games that count, but he'll use the All-Star break to rest the jammed thumb rather than risking further injury in the exhibition contest.
Jul 14 2024Arraez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After rapping out three hits in Saturday's 4-0 win to break out of a 1-for-15 funk over his previous four starts, Arraez will head to the bench for the series finale and the final game before the All-Star break. Jurickson Profar will take over as the Padres' leadoff hitter in place of Arraez, who had started in each of the Friars' last 13 contests.
Jun 30 2024Arraez went 3-for-5 with a double, a walk and two runs in Saturday's 11-1 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez notched his fourth multi-hit game over his past nine contests and his first three-hit performance of June. The infielder ranks third in the majors with a .315 average on the campaign, and he's at .325 since joining the Padres in a trade with Miami in early May. Arraez's minuscule 5.7 percent strikeout rate leads all qualified MLB hitters, though his 4.1 percent walk rate is on pace for the lowest mark of his career, and he has just two homers along with three thefts on the season.
Jun 26 2024Arraez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez will get a breather for the day game after a night game, hitting the bench for the first time since June 3. Jurickson Profar will move into Arraez's usual spot atop the lineup for the series finale with Washington.
Jun 21 2024Arraez went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 9-5 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez entered Friday with just four hits over his last six games, an unusual lack of production for the contact-heavy infielder. He made an impact with his lone knock Friday, sparking the Padres' comeback push with a fifth-inning blast. Over 76 games between the Padres and the Marlins this year, he's slashing .314/.349/.385 with two homers, 21 RBI, 43 runs scored, 15 doubles, a triple and three stolen bases. He's the only player in the majors with over 100 hits so far in 2024, but much of that has been his usual empty average, as he offers little in the way of power or speed and won't generate many RBI as a leadoff hitter.
Jun 4 2024Arraez (shoulder/neck) is batting leadoff as the designated hitter Tuesday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old sat out Monday's contest due to the shoulder/neck injury he suffered on a slide Sunday, and he'll be eased back into the lineup Tuesday in a non-defensive capacity. Arraez is in the midst of an eight-game hit streak, during which he's batting .375 with no extra-base hits, five RBI and five runs.
Jun 3 2024Arraez (shoulder) might be available to pinch hit Monday against the Angels, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez departed Sunday's game against the Royals after a slide into second base, and his name wasn't listed in the starting lineup for Monday's matchup. "Luis came in today, feels better," said manager Mike Shildt. "We don't feel like it's anything structural, which is another thing that's encouraging. It's just a matter of he's sore. Got some stiffness, some soreness." The Padres appear to be exercising caution with Arraez and could use him in a pinch-hit scenario Monday evening if the situation arises.
May 31 2024Arraez went 4-for-5 with two RBI and three runs scored in Friday's victory over Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez was ever himself, lacing four singles for his fourth four-hit night with San Diego since joining them on May 4. Overall, it is the 27-year-old's fifth four-hit game of the season as he had one in Miami too. He also managed to collect his ninth and tenth RBI as a Padre with a two-run RBI knock in the eighth inning. Arraez sports a .342/.380/.413 slash line in 256 total plate appearances with 35 runs and 15 RBI.
May 23 2024Arraez went 4-for-5 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Thursday's 6-4 extra-inning win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez has multiple hits in his last eight games, going 20-for-38 (.526) with three extra-base hits in that span. The infielder played at first base Thursday, swapping places with Jake Cronenworth on the right side of the infield. Arraez is up to a .341/.382/.422 slash line with one home run, 12 RBI, 31 runs scored and three stolen bases over 226 plate appearances. He sees a majority of the playing time at the keystone and should continue to thrive atop the order for a team that has little trouble putting the ball in play.
May 15 2024Arraez is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez will get his second day off since he was acquired from the Marlins earlier this month. The Padres will have Manny Machado fill the designated-hitter spot while Donovan Solano covers third base. Jurickson Profar will bat leadoff in Arraez's stead.
May 7 2024Arraez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Chicago. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting and batting leadoff in each of his first three appearances with the Padres, Arraez will get the day off Tuesday. While it's possible Arraez could cede work against lefties -- the Padres are facing southpaw Shota Imanaga Tuesday -- Arraez was part of the team's lineup Monday against Justin Steele, who's also left-handed. Manny Machado will DH Tuesday while Donovan Solano starts at third base.
May 5 2024Arraez went 4-for-6 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez wasted no time in establishing a good first impression with his new team, smacking a leadoff double on the second pitch he saw from Brandon Pfaadt in the opening frame before coming around to score San Diego's first run of the contest. The newly acquired infielder would add another three singles on the night, with the latter one leading to an eight-run seventh inning for the Padres. It marked Arraez's second game this season with four hits, and he's now registered at least one knock in seven straight.
May 3 2024The Marlins traded Arraez to the Padres on Friday in exchange for Dillon Head, Woo-suk Go, Nathan Martorella and Jakob Marsee, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not immediately clear how Arraez will fit into the Padres' lineup, as San Diego already has a strong infield unit that includes Jake Cronenworth, Xander Bogaerts, Ha-Seong Kim and Manny Machado, but it's possible Arraez fills in as the Friars' primary designated hitter. The 27-year-old is slashing .299/.347/.372 across 148 plate appearances so far this season, and his departure from Miami leaves Vidal Brujan as the favorite to take over as the Marlins' main second baseman.
Apr 16 2024Arraez went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Monday's loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three hits were singles, but that's par for the course for Arraez. The reigning NL batting champ had a slow start to the season but quickly found his form, and he's hit safely in five straight games while going 8-for-20. The surge has lifted Arraez's slash line to .284/.368/.343 with 12 runs scored, but he has zero homers or steals and only one RBI.
Apr 8 2024Arraez went 4-for-5 with a triple and three runs scored in Sunday's win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez's bat finally got going after he entered Sunday's action hitting just .194 through nine games. It was his 14th career 4-hit game though he is still in search of his first RBI on the season. Arraez has scored nine runs while batting atop the Marlins' order, which is currently tied for ninth best in baseball.
Apr 1 2024Arraez went 2-for-2 with three walks and a run scored during Monday's loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez had an uncharacteristic opening series against the Pirates, going just 2-for-18 in the four-game set. Monday's performance was his first multi-hit effort of the year and looked much more like the elite bat-to-ball star that fantasy managers are used to. He's registered a .360 OBP through five games despite the slow start.
Mar 17 2024Arraez went 2-for-3 with a double in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the fifth time in his last six spring games that Arraez has banged out multiple hits. The reigning NL batting champ has a .382 average in camp (13-for-34) with five doubles and a 0:3 BB:K, and Arraez is locked into the leadoff spot for the Marlins after posting a .354/.393/.469 slash line with a career-high 10 homers and 69 RBI in 2023.
Feb 14 2024Arraez lost his arbitration hearing with the Marlins on Wednesday and will earn $10.6 million in salary for the 2024 season, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Coming off a 2023 season in which he won the National League batting crown with a .354 average, Arraez filed for $12 million, but an arbitrator ruled in favor of the Marlins. The $10.6 million salary still represents a $4.5 million pay increase from 2023 for Arraez, who is set to go through the arbitration process one more time next offseason before becoming a free agent following the 2025 campaign. Arraez will head into his second season as Miami's everyday second baseman, and while he once again projects to rank among the league leaders in batting average, his paucity of power and speed put a ceiling on his overall fantasy value.
Oct 3 2023Arraez (ankle) is starting at second base and batting leadoff Tuesday in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez played only one full game over the final two weeks of the regular season because of a left ankle injury, but he's ready to rock for the Marlins leading into their best-of-three NL Wild Card Series matchup at Philadelphia. The 26-year-old paced all qualified MLB hitters in batting average this season with a mark of .354.
Oct 2 2023Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said Monday that he expects Arraez (ankle) to be ready for Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series against the Phillies on Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez hasn't started a game in more than a week after aggravating a left ankle sprain on Sept. 23, but he did contribute a pinch-hit single off the bench this past Friday and is expected to be in the Marlins' Game 1 lineup. The two-time batting champ finished the 2023 campaign having slashed .354/.393/.469 with 10 home runs.
Oct 1 2023Arraez (ankle) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez made an appearance off the bench Friday but will be absent from the starting nine for the seventh consecutive game due to an ankle sprain. The Marlins have already secured their spot in the playoffs and are likely hoping the All-Star second baseman will be available for Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series on Tuesday.
Sep 30 2023Arraez (ankle) remains on the bench for Saturday's game against the Pirates, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez was able to appear off the bench Friday and grab a single, his first action since the previous Saturday as he nurses a left ankle sprain. He could be available in a similar capacity Saturday, but it will be Jon Berti who starts at second base.
Sep 29 2023Arraez (ankle) isn't in the Marlins' lineup Friday against Pittsburgh, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As the Marlins continue to fight for the third NL Wild Card spot, Arraez will miss his fourth consecutive start since aggravating a left ankle sprain Saturday against the Brewers. Jon Berti will start at second base and bat sixth.
Sep 28 2023Arraez (ankle) remains out of the lineup Thursday versus the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez has now started only two of the Marlins' last seven games, at a crucial time as they look to claim the third NL wild-card spot. He sprained his left ankle during an infield drill last Tuesday and then aggravated the injury Saturday when he slipped on the dugout steps in Miami. Xavier Edwards is covering second base and batting ninth in Thursday's series finale against New York.
Sep 27 2023Arraez (ankle) won't start in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez was also held out of the first game Wednesday, and he still has yet to appear in a game since injuring his ankle Saturday against Milwaukee. Xavier Edwards will start at second base and bat ninth while Arraez continues to heal.
Sep 26 2023Arraez (ankle) remains out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez sprained his left ankle one week ago while taking pregame infield practice and then aggravated the injury Saturday when he slipped on the dugout steps in Miami. Jon Berti will play second base and fifth Tuesday at Citi Field.
Sep 24 2023Arraez (ankle) isn't in the Marlins' lineup Sunday against Milwaukee, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez re-injured his left ankle during Saturday's win over Milwaukee and said before Sunday's game that he "can't do anything right now." He will get an extra day of rest during Miami's day off Monday, but for now there's no telling when he'll be able to return. Xavier Edwards will start at second base and bat ninth while Arraez is out.
Sep 23 2023Arraez was removed from Saturday's win over the Brewers with an apparent leg injury, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez slipped on the dugout steps when the lights were turned off at loanDepot park for Tanner Scott's entrance in the top of the ninth inning. Garrett Hampson took over at second base for the final frame as Joey Wendle entered to play shortstop. Arraez, the MLB batting average leader at .353, just returned Friday from a two-game absence for a left ankle sprain and could now need more time off in the heat of the Marlins' NL wild-card hunt.
Sep 22 2023Arraez (ankle) is starting at second base and batting leadoff Friday versus the Brewers in his return to the lineup. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He missed the last two games with a sprained left ankle but is feeling well enough to give it a go following the Marlins' off day Thursday. Arraez and his teammates will be tasked with solving Corbin Burnes on Friday.
Sep 20 2023Arraez (ankle) remains out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez was scratched Tuesday after suffering a left ankle sprain while participating in pregame infield practice. It's a positive sign that he has yet to be placed on the 10-day injured list, and the MLB batting average leader (.354) can utilize Thursday's scheduled team off day to hopefully get himself healthy for the Marlins' upcoming three-game weekend set against the Brewers. Jon Berti will fill in at second base and hit eighth in Wednesday's series finale versus New York.
Sep 19 2023Arraez was scratched from the lineup Tuesday versus the Mets due to a left ankle sprain, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez rolled his ankle during a pregame workout Tuesday in Miami and could need multiple days off for rest and treatment. This injury comes with awful timing for the Marlins, who are currently a half-game back of the third NL wild-card spot. Xavier Edwards is filling in at second base Tuesday night against New York.
Sep 12 2023Arraez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez started Tuesday's game with fireworks, swatting his seventh long ball of the season in the first inning off Freddy Peralta. However, Arraez would be the only Marlin to cross home plate, as they ultimately fell 3-1. Through 10 games this month, Arraez is 13-for-39 (.333) with eight runs scored and six RBI while striking out just 4.8 percent of the time.
Sep 10 2023Arraez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez will receive a day off after making 28 straight starts between first and second base, though he struggled to a .257/.282/.381 slash line during that stretch. Jon Berti will handle the keystone while Yuli Gurriel starts at first base Sunday.
Sep 2 2023Arraez went 4-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Saturday's win over Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez singled in the top of the second to drive home Xavier Edwards and tacked on an insurance run in the seventh with another RBI single. The second baseman reached base four times on the afternoon and has now recorded multiple hits in three straight games. He's also hit safely in six straight and in 10 of his last 11.
Aug 22 2023Arraez (illness) is starting at second base and batting second Tuesday versus the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez was lifted from Monday's series opener in San Diego because of a stomach cramp, but all is well leading into Tuesday night's tilt at Petco Park. The 26-year-old boasts a .358/.401/.460 slash line through 120 games (507 plate appearances) this season with the Marlins.
Aug 21 2023Arraez was pulled from Monday's game against San Diego due to a stomach cramp, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez will be considered day-to-day until further notice, but given the nature of the issue, he's unlikely to miss additional time.
Aug 13 2023Arraez went 3-for-5 with one triple, three RBI and one run scored in Sunday's victory over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez' ninth-inning triple pulled the Marlins even after starting the frame down four. Arraez had been slumping in August, hitting .222 in 45 at-bats prior to Sunday's performance. While his flirtation with .400 is now a distant memory, Arraez maintains a league-leading .367 batting average. He's also on pace to be the first player to record more than 200 hits in a season since Whit Merrifield and Rafael Devers each accomplished the feat in 2019.
Aug 7 2023Arraez is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez hit .356 over his last 20 games and is riding a seven-game hitting streak, but he also has not rested since the All-Star break, and manager Skip Schumaker decided it was time for a day off. Jon Berti will man the keystone in Arraez's place.
Jul 24 2023Arraez went 3-for-4 with one double, two RBI and one run scored in Sunday's victory over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez notched his second consecutive multi-hit effort Sunday, plating Nick Fortes with an RBI double in the sixth and then notching a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th to give Miami the win. Over his last eight appearances, Arraez is batting .371 with seven RBI and two runs scored.
Jul 16 2023Arraez went 4-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The dream of a .400 season could be starting to fade for the 26-year-old, as he was batting "only" .297 (11-for-37) through 10 games in July coming into Saturday, but Arraez's bat roared back to life in this one. It's the sixth time in 88 games this year he's collected four or more hits, and while his .386 batting average on the season remains extraordinary, it comes with only three homers, one steal, 40 runs and 43 RBI.
Jul 8 2023Arraez isn't in the Marlins' lineup Saturday against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With left-hander Ranger Suarez taking the mound Saturday for Philadelphia, Arraez will receive a rare day off as the Marlins opt for a righties-only lineup. Garrett Hampson will start at the keystone in Arraez's place and bat ninth.
Jul 7 2023Arraez went 3-for-5 in Thursday's loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miami got shut out by Jack Flaherty and the St. Louis bullpen, but Arraez did his best to jumpstart the offense from the leadoff spot. The 26-year-old has hit safely in 16 of his last 17 games, slashing .418/.465/.532 over that stretch as he keeps the dream of a .400 season alive.
Jun 24 2023Arraez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and two walks Saturday in a 4-3 extra-inning win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez reached three times in the contest, with his lone hit being a two-run shot in the fifth inning that opened the scoring. The talented second baseman has reached safely in eight straight games, batting a scorching .576 (19-for-33) over that span to lift his season average back over .400. Arraez has also knocked two of his three homers during the red-hot stretch, providing a little extra luster to a skill set that is elite in terms of getting on base but doesn't typically include power or speed.
Jun 20 2023Arraez went 5-for-5 with two RBI and one run scored in Monday's victory over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez got the day off Sunday and returned to the lineup Monday with another stellar performance. It was his second five-hit game over his past three starts and third of the season. He remains on a historic pace to start 2023, slashing .400/.450/.490 over 67 games (282 plate appearances).
Jun 18 2023Arraez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus Washington, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez will get a day of rest after going 6-for-11 with a homer and three RBI over the first two games of the series versus the Nationals. The 26-year-old will take a seat, with Garrett Hampson handling second-base duties and hitting eighth.
Jun 17 2023Arraez went 5-for-5 with a two-run home run, an additional RBI and an additional run scored in Friday's win over Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez didn't get a hit during Miami's recent three-game series versus Seattle, marking his longest hitless streak this season, but he bounced back in a major way Friday, notching his second five-hit game of the year and hitting his first home run since April 11. The 26-year-old still boasts a ridiculous .390/.441/.484 slash line and remains on track for a historic campaign.
Jun 7 2023Arraez went 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 6-1 victory over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez is now batting an insane .706 (12-for-17) over his last four games. He's only struck out twice in 89 at-bats since May 12, lowering his K-rate to 4.7 percent. Overall, Arraez is slashing .401/.451/.495 with a homer, 30 RBI and 24 runs scored through 235 plate appearances this season.
Jun 5 2023Arraez went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 9-6 victory over Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez is now 10-for-13 over his last three games and 15-for-27 (.556) in his previous seven, boosting his league-leading average to .399 -- 33 points higher than Bo Bichette, who's second with a .333 mark. The 26-year-old Arraez is having a historic debut season in Miami. His OPS is up to .945 with one homer, 29 RBI and 22 runs scored across 231 plate appearances.
Jun 3 2023Arraez went 5-for-5 with three doubles, five RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 12-1 victory over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The reigning American League batting champion showed exactly why he's considered one of MLB's top bats Saturday. Arraez picked up a hit in all five plate appearances, including three doubles, as he drove in a season-high five batters and secured his fourth multi-hit outing of his last six appearances. Though he has just one homer on the season, Arraez trails only Jorge Soler for most RBI on the Marlins while slashing an incredible .390/.441/.485 through 54 games.
Jun 2 2023Arraez (leg) is starting Friday against the Athletics, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez was pulled from Thursday's game against San Diego due to an apparent leg injury, but whatever was bothering him won't cause him to miss any games. He'll start at second base and bat leadoff Friday as he looks to extend a seven-game hitting streak.
Jun 1 2023Arraez was pulled from Thursday's game against the Padres with an apparent leg injury, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez appeared to be experiencing some level of discomfort in his left leg following a leadoff single in the bottom of the sixth inning. He stayed in through the seventh before being replaced at second base by Garrett Hampson to begin the top of the eighth. Miami was down 10-1 at the time of the departure, so it could have been precautionary, but it's worth noting that Arraez missed a bit of time last week due to what was described as left leg cramping. He finished 1-for-2 with an RBI sac fly Thursday versus San Diego.
May 26 2023Arraez (leg) is starting at second base Friday against the Angels, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left leg cramps kept Arraez out of the Marlins' lineup Thursday, but the 26-year-old infielder will return to his usual spot at second base after just one missed start. Arraez is currently enjoying the best statistical season of his career, slashing .371/.422/.465 through 187 plate appearances.
May 24 2023Arraez was removed from Wednesday's game against Colorado due to a left leg cramp, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The decision to pull Arraez was labeled as precautionary, so it's likely nothing serious for the 26-year-old infielder. He should be considered day-to-day until more information comes out.
May 21 2023Arraez is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez and his .387 batting average will get a breather for the series finale against the Giants on Sunday. Xavier Edwards will get the start at second base and hit ninth while Arraez rests.
May 6 2023Arraez went 3-for-4 in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Marlins only managed eight hits in total, all singles, so Arraez's latest barrage of knocks didn't amount to much on the scoreboard. The 26-year-old's latest hit streak now stands at eight games, and he's produced a blistering .437/.491/.544 slash line through his first 116 plate appearances with Miami -- leading the majors in both batting average and OBP.
Apr 5 2023Arraez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez will sit for the first time this season after slashing .478/.520/.522 with two runs and two RBI through the Marlins' first six games. Garrett Hampson will replace Arraez at the keystone and will bat ninth, while center fielder Jazz Chisholm assumes Arraez's usual duties as Miami's leadoff man.
Mar 31 2023Arraez went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in an Opening Day loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was ultimately a disappointing result for the Marlins, but one of their biggest offseason acquisitions performed exactly as advertised in his first game for the club. Arraez hit leadoff in his Miami debut, and after winning the AL batting title last season for Minnesota while scoring 88 runs in 144 games, he should be an effective table-setter in 2023.
Mar 18 2023Arraez homered twice for Team Venezuela and drove in four runs Saturday in a 9-7 loss to Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez isn't known for his power, but he clobbered a two-run blast off Lance Lynn in the first inning, and swatted a solo shot off David Bednar in the seventh. Arraez also picked up an RBI on a fielder's choice. He sees his tournament come to a close with the loss, but it's nice to see Miami's big offseason acquisition driving the baseball, even in the exhibition season.
Feb 2 2023Arraez won his arbitration case against the Marlins and will earn $6.1 million in 2023, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Before they traded him to Miami last month, the Twins had filed at $5 million. That figure carried over through the deal and Arraez ultimately came out on top through the arbitration process. The 25-year-old infielder led all American League hitters in batting average (.316) last season and projects to serve as the everyday leadoff man for the Marlins in 2023.
Jan 20 2023Arraez is being acquired by the Marlins from the Twins in exchange for Pablo Lopez, infield prospect Jose Salas and outfield prospect Byron Chourio, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez won a batting title with the Twins in 2022 by hitting .316 and sports a career .314 batting average. He can play all over the infield as well as in left field, and it's unclear where Miami plans to slot him into the lineup. Going to LoanDepot Park is a bit of a downgrade for Arraez's power outlook, although that's not a big part of his game, and his overall fantasy outlook is a little dimmer as the Marlins lineup certainly looks worse on paper than the Twins.
Oct 4 2022Arraez (hamstring) went 1-for-4 in Tuesday's 8-3 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez missed the last two games while dealing with a hamstring issue, and he served as the designated hitter in this contest. He extended his hitting streak to eight games, a span in which he's gone 12-for-35 (.343) with one double, one RBI and five runs scored. The infielder is slashing .315/.372/.418 with eight home runs, 49 RBI, 86 runs scored and four stolen bases through 143 games.
Oct 3 2022Arraez (hamstring) isn't in the lineup Monday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez is in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak, but he's dealing with a hamstring injury that will keep him on the bench for a second consecutive matchup. Matt Wallner will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh Monday.
Oct 2 2022Arraez, who is not in Sunday's lineup, is dealing with a hamstring issue, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez is in the midst of a six-game hitting streak, during which he is batting .355. Aaron Judge has a .313 average while Arraez's .315 average leads the American League.
Sep 30 2022Arraez isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's contest in Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 5-for-13 with an RBI during Minnesota's last series against the White Sox, Arraez will take a day off. Gary Sanchez will serve as the Twins' designated hitter in his place and bat fourth.
Sep 25 2022Arraez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez is hitting .286 with 10 runs and three RBI in 22 September games. Jermaine Palacios will start at second base while Gary Sanchez gets the nod at designated hitter.
Sep 21 2022Arraez isn't starting Wednesday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez is getting a breather after he went 3-for-13 with two RBI, a run and a strikeout over the last three games. Gary Sanchez will rest his legs as the designated hitter and bat cleanup.
Sep 17 2022Arraez isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez served as the designated hitter and led off during Saturday's matinee, but he went 0-for-4 in the 5-1 loss. He'll get a breather while Carlos Correa serves as the designated hitter and bats second in Game 2.
Sep 16 2022Arraez (hamstring) is starting Friday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez wasn't in the lineup for Thursday's series finale against Kansas City, but he went 0-for-1 off the bench. He'll serve as the designated hitter and lead off Friday.
Sep 15 2022Arraez (hamstring) isn't starting Thursday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez exited Wednesday's win over the Royals due to hamstring tightness, but he underwent an MRI that came back clean. He's considered day-to-day but will be out of the lineup for at least one matchup while Kyle Garlick serves as the designated hitter and bats leadoff Thursday.
Sep 14 2022Arraez (hamstring) underwent an MRI after being removed from Wednesday's win over the Royals, and manager Rocco Baldelli said there's no serious concerns, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez suffered the injury during the first inning Wednesday when he singled and came around to score. Baldelli expects the 25-year-old back in action "relatively soon," and Arraez's availability for Thursday's series finale remains up in the air.
Sep 13 2022Arraez went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez got aboard safely in his first three plate appearances, and he came around to score in the third and fifth innings. He's hit safely in six straight games, going 11-for-28 (.393) with three multi-hit efforts and five doubles in that span. The 25-year-old's enjoying a resurgence after a slight slump in late August. For the year, he has a .319/.379/.432 slash line with eight home runs, 46 RBI, 78 runs scored, four stolen bases and 29 doubles in 126 contests.
Sep 10 2022Arraez went 3-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez has four doubles in his last four games, and he added an RBI single and a run in the Twins' ninth-inning rally that came up short. The infielder is hitting .289 (11-for-38) with five two-baggers and three runs scored through eight games in September, and he's only been held without a hit once this month. Arraez is back up to a .316/.377/.429 slash line with eight home runs, four stolen bases, 46 RBI, 76 runs scored and 28 doubles through 124 contests.
Sep 8 2022Arraez is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez started the past 11 games and will receive a day off after he posted a .630 OPS during that stretch. Jose Miranda will move to first base while Carlos Correa rests his legs as the designated hitter.
Sep 1 2022Arraez went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in a loss to the Red Sox on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez accounted for the only runs off Boston starter Michael Wacha with his two-run shot to right field in the third inning. He added another RBI on a sacrifice fly in the seventh. Arraez batted a modest .269 in August to drop his season average to .318, which still ranks third among qualified major-league hitters.
Aug 26 2022Arraez isn't starting Friday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez went just 1-for-17 with a double, two runs, an RBI and two walks over the last five games and will retreat to the bench for Friday's series opener against the Giants. Jose Miranda is starting at first base while Sandy Leon enters the lineup behind the dish.
Aug 20 2022Arraez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 2-1 win over the Rangers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez flashed a little power by going deep off Rangers starter Martin Perez in the bottom of the first inning. Arraez remains the clear frontrunner to win the 2022 AL batting title and is slashing an incredible .335/.400/.448 in 397 at-bats this year. His seven home runs are a career high and a nice bonus on top of elite contact hitting skills.
Aug 16 2022Arraez went 3-for-5 with a double, one RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-0 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Arraez's fifth three-hit game in his last eight, a span in which he's racked up six doubles, four RBI and seven runs scored. The 25-year-old continues to lead qualified hitters with a .336 batting average. He's added 38 RBI, 64 runs scored, 22 doubles, one triple and four stolen bases through 103 contests.
Aug 13 2022Arraez went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and a walk in Saturday's 5-3 extra-innings loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Arraez's fourth three-hit effort in his last five games as he continues to excel at making good contact. He's added two of his four steals this season in that short span. The 25-year-old's surge has lifted his slash line to .337/.402/.446 with six home runs, 37 RBI and 61 runs scored through 100 contests this year.
Aug 9 2022Arraez is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez produced three hits in each of the past two contests and totaled three doubles, two RBI, two runs and a stolen base, but he'll take a seat Tuesday with lefty Julio Urias on the mound for Los Angeles. Jose Miranda will shift to first base while Byron Buxton rests his legs as the designated hitter.
Aug 7 2022Arraez went 3-for-5 with one double and one RBI in Sunday's 3-2 loss against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the second time in as many days, Arraez notched three hits, increasing his average to an AL-leading .329 clip. While his performance this season has been admirable, it may be time to sell high as he has overperformed his xSLG and xwOBA dispite hitting just six home runs, and he is drastically overperforming his xBA of .285.
Aug 6 2022Arraez went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, an RBI, one stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez's bat-to-ball skills have been a bright spot this year, but this was just his third multi-hit effort in 12 games since the All-Star break. It was also his fourth game of the year with multiple doubles. The 25-year-old's seen his batting average slip from .340 at the end of June to .325 after this contest. He's added an .822 OPS, six home runs and 35 RBI while setting career highs Saturday in steals (three) and runs scored (59) through 96 games overall.
Aug 3 2022Arraez isn't starting Wednesday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez has drawn three starts against left-handed pitchers over the last week but will head to the bench with southpaw Tyler Alexander on the mound Wednesday. Jose Miranda is serving as the designated hitter while Mark Contreras enters the lineup in right field.
Jul 26 2022Arraez is not in the lineup Tuesday in Milwaukee, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez has gone 4-for-9 with a pair of runs and three RBI in two games after the break. He figures to re-enter the lineup Wednesday versus Corbin Burnes, if not Tuesday as a pinch hitter.
Jul 16 2022Arraez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-3 victory over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Known primarily for his outstanding contact skills, Arraez is showing more pop than ever before this season. He now has a career-high five home runs after managing only two last year, and Arraez's slugging percentage (.451) is up more than 70 points from a year ago (.376).
Jul 13 2022Arraez is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Arraez will head to the bench against Brewers southpaw Aaron Ashby after going 1-for-4 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's loss. The 25-year-old has produced at least one hit in 10 of his last 11 games, batting .400 with seven doubles, nine runs and two RBI over that stretch. Jose Miranda will start at first base and bat fifth in the series finale with Milwaukee.
Jul 9 2022Arraez isn't starting Saturday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez is in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak in which he's hit .457 with six doubles, seven runs and two RBI. He'll get a breather while Jose Miranda starts at first base and bats fifth.
Jul 6 2022Arraez went 4-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored Wednesday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez delivered an RBI single in the second inning and managed to score multiple runs for the second time in his last three starts. He also extended his hitting streak to seven games, during which he's hit .500 with two RBI and six runs scored. Arraez is hitting .354/.425/.455 on the season -- good for a .388 wOBA and 157 wRC+.
Jul 4 2022Arraez went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, one RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 6-3 extra-inning win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez doubled twice early on and added an RBI single to spark a rally in the 10th inning. The 25-year-old continues to make consistent contact, as this was his seventh multi-hit effort in his last 11 games. He's gone 17-for-47 (.362) with six doubles and a triple in that span. For the season, the versatile defender owns a .348/.422/.453 slash line with four home runs, 28 RBI, 46 runs scored and two stolen bases in 303 plate appearances.
Jun 28 2022Arraez went 0-for-3 with two walks and a run in Monday's 11-1 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even though he reached base in two of his five plate appearances, Arraez's on-base percentage actually fell to .427 for the season. That mark leads the American League by a wide margin and is just two points behind St. Louis' Paul Goldschmidt for the top OBP in the majors. Arraez will be back in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader in Cleveland, with the 25-year-old starting at second base and batting leadoff.
Jun 22 2022Arraez went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in a 6-5 loss to the Guardians on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez continued his impressive 2022 campaign with two hits, including a three-RBI home run in the seventh. The occasional home run is a nice bonus from a contact hitter batting .362 and getting on base at an elite .442 clip. Arraez has found a home at the top of the Twins lineup against right-handed pitching and boasts a 162 WRC+.
Jun 19 2022Arraez (illness) is starting at second base and batting leadoff Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old was removed from Saturday's contest while feeling under the weather, but he's apparently feeling better since he's back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale. Arraez is enjoying a strong June as he has a .396/.458/.528 slash line with two home runs, nine RBI and 11 runs through 14 games.
Jun 11 2022Arraez went 3-for-5 with a grand slam in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez's line looks like that of a typical first baseman, rather than the elite-contact, minimal-power archetype that he actually fits into. He even struck out once, something he'd done in just one of his previous eight games. His third-inning grand slam off Shane Baz means he now has two homers in his last three games, though he still has a total of just three on the year.
Jun 9 2022Arraez (shoulder) is starting at first base and batting leadoff in Thursday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez didn't appear in Wednesday's win over the Yankees due to right shoulder tightness, but he'll rejoin the lineup for Thursday's series finale. Over his last five games, he's gone 8-for-18 with five runs, an RBI, a walk and a strikeout.
Jun 8 2022Manager Rocco Baldelli said after Tuesday's 10-4 loss that Arraez (shoulder) won't be included in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Baldelli didn't express much concern after Arraez was removed in the seventh inning with right shoulder tightness, the skipper noted that the 25-year-old is dealing with a much milder version of the injury than what he's dealt with in the past. Even so, with a lefty (Nestor Cortes) on the hill for New York on Wednesday, the Twins determined that a day off was a good option for the lefty-hitting Arraez, who could still be available off the bench if he responds well to treatment. Jose Miranda will likely start at first base in Arraez's stead.
Jun 7 2022Arraez left Tuesday's loss to the Yankees in the seventh inning with right shoulder tightness, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez dove for a ball at first base and landed on his shoulder before leaving which may have caused the discomfort. He was replaced by Jose Miranda at first base.
Jun 5 2022Arraez went 4-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-6 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez reached base in each of his five plate appearances while scoring a run in the second and eighth innings. Over his last 18 appearances, the 25-year-old has gone 30-for-71 (.423) with 10 multi-hit games. He improved his season slash line to an impressive .358/.447/.407 with 29 runs scored through 188 plate appearances.
Jun 1 2022Arraez isn't starting Wednesday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez snapped an 11-game hitting streak when he went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's nightcap, and he'll get a day off Wednesday. Jose Miranda is starting at first base and batting sixth.
May 28 2022Arraez went 3-for-5 with a run in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez extended his hit-streak to eight straight games Saturday, ripping three singles and scoring a run in the contest. During the streak, the 25-year-old has produced six multi-hit efforts and raised his average from .313 to .359. His .455 on-base percentage over 131 at-bats leads the big-leagues.
May 22 2022Arraez went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Sunday's 7-6 win over Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez entered the leadoff spot with Byron Buxton getting the day off and he made a strong impression. He started the game off with a single and added two more base hits, including in the eighth inning when he scored on a Max Kepler hit. The 25-year-old has gone 8-for-16 with eight runs scored over his last four games, bringing his season slash line to .336/.437/.411 through 126 plate appearances.
May 20 2022Arraez will sit Friday against Kansas City, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez has swung a hot bat this season, hitting .323/.425/.406, and has emerged as the Twins' primary first baseman in the absence of Miguel Sano (knee). Jose Miranda will fill that spot Friday.
May 18 2022Arraez went 3-for-5 with a walk, two doubles, a stolen base, four runs scored and two RBI on Wednesday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez turned in his third multi-hit game across his last seven starts. The highlight of his performance was his two extra-base hits, as he entered the game with only three doubles and a home run across 107 plate appearances on the campaign. Despite the lack of power, Arraez has a .425 on-base percentage and has regularly hit near the top of the Twins' order, so he should be a good source of runs.
May 16 2022Arraez is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Zach Logue on the hill for Oakland, the lefty-hitting Arraez will give way at first base to the righty-hitting Jose Miranda. Arraez returned from a stint on the COVID-19-related injured list to start in each of the Twins' last four games, going 5-for-13 with four walks, a run and a stolen base.
May 12 2022Arraez went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk in a 5-0 loss Thursday against Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez returned after missing six games while on the COVID-19 injured list. Batting second in the Twins' lineup, he walked in the first and recorded a double and a single in his final two plate appearances. The versatile infielder leads Minnesota with a .316 average and .395 OBP and has a 10:7 BB:K ratio. While he has never hit for much power at any level, the 25-year-old provides value in his great on-base skills and defensive versatility.
May 10 2022Arraez cleared COVID-19 protocols Tuesday but has yet to return to the active roster, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez has been out since testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, but he's apparently beaten the virus rather quickly. He'll remain inactive for at least one more day but seemingly has a chance to return Wednesday.
May 5 2022Arraez tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Twins are dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak within their clubhouse, and Arraez will have to isolate from the team after testing positive. The team isn't expected to make a roster move prior to Thursday's game against the Orioles, but Jose Miranda and Gary Sanchez should see an uptick in playing time while Arraez is sidelined. The 25-year-old will be eligible to return once he clears the league's COVID-19 protocols.
May 3 2022Arraez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Bruce Zimmermann on the bump for Baltimore, the lefty-hitting Arraez will take a seat as the Twins stock up on more right-handed bats to counter the southpaw. Rookie Jose Miranda will pick up a second straight start, this time replacing Arraez at first base after filling in for Gio Urshela in his MLB debut in Monday's 2-1 win.
May 1 2022Arraez and the Twins avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.13 million contract Sunday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a hot start to the season, Arraez has been in a slump recently, as he's gone 1-for-15 over the last four games. However, the 25-year-old won't require an arbiter to reach an agreement with Minnesota. In spite of his recent cold spell at the plate, Arraez is hitting .299 with a homer, seven RBI and six runs over 21 games in 2022.
Apr 30 2022Arraez isn't starting Saturday's game against the Rays, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez has started against just two southpaws this year, and he'll get a breather with left-hander Shane McClanahan starting for the Rays on Saturday. Gary Sanchez will serve as the designated hitter while Ryan Jeffers starts behind the dish.
Apr 26 2022Arraez will sit Tuesday against the Tigers, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez has started against every righty the Twins have faced this season, but he's been in the lineup just once against a lefty. The platoon role is working out well for him so far, as he's hit .354/.426/.458 while striking out just four times in 15 games.
Apr 24 2022Arraez went 4-for-5 with three RBI in Saturday's 9-2 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All four knocks were singles, but the rest of Minnesota's hitters were getting on base enough that Arraez could make his hits count. The 25-year-old super-utility player has seen action at first base, second base and third base already this season, slashing .364/.429/.477 through 14 games with a homer, five runs and seven RBI.
Apr 20 2022Arraez isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez will be idle for the second time in the last three games since left-hander Daniel Lynch is starting for Kansas City on Wednesday. Ryan Jeffers will serve as the designated hitter and bat eighth.
Apr 18 2022Arraez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a southpaw (Rich Hill) on the mound for Boston, the lefty-hitting Arraez will retreat to the bench after a string of four consecutive starts in which he went 3-for-15 with a double, two walks and two RBI. Gio Urshela will get the nod at third base in the series finale.
Apr 12 2022Arraez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez has picked up starts in only two of the Twins' first five games, but all three of his absences from the lineup have come when Minnesota has opposed a left-handed starting pitcher. With that in mind, Arraez may still have a stranglehold on a near-everyday role, despite his lack of usage to begin the campaign.
Apr 10 2022Arraez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez will head to the bench for the second time in the opening series with Seattle trotting out another left-handed starter in Marco Gonzales. Gio Urshela will start at third base in his place Sunday. Arraez should be back in the lineup for Monday's series finale since righty Chris Flexen is scheduled to pitch for the Mariners.
Apr 8 2022Arraez will sit against lefty Robbie Ray and the Mariners on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez has a career .662 OPS against southpaws compared to an .814 OPS against right-handers. His exact role this season remains to be seen, but it's likely he sits frequently against lefties while starting around the diamond against righties. Gio Urshela will start at third base, Arraez's primary position last year, on this occasion.
Apr 5 2022Arraez (illness) will start at third base and bat cleanup in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez was scratched ahead of Monday's game against the Red Sox due to allergies, but he's feeling healthy enough to play in the rematch with Boston in Minnesota's spring finale. Tuesday's lineup looks to be a preview of what the Twins will roll out Opening Day against the Mariners on Thursday, so Arraez looks like he'll begin the season in a prominent spot in the batting order.
Apr 4 2022Arraez was scratched from the lineup for Monday's game against Boston due to allergies, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez was due to play first base, a position he's gotten a bit of experience at this spring in an effort to further expand his defensive versatility. His absence Monday is unlikely to significantly impact his readiness for the upcoming season.
Mar 22 2022Arraez started at second base and went 1-for-2 in Monday's spring training loss to Atlanta. With the Twins signing Carlos Correa, Arraez will split time at third base with Gio Urshela and also get time at second base and DH, manager Rocco Baldelli told MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite the addition of Correa, Baldelli continued to say Arraez will not pay in the outfield. Arraez could platoon with Urshela at third base, but it sounds like he may play most everyday but at different positions, similar to how he was used at the start of last season.
Mar 17 2022Arraez started at third base and went 0-for-2 in his spring debut in Thursday's loss to Boston. Arraez is not expected to play in the outfield this season after playing 27 games in left field in 2021, Twins manager Rocco Baldeli told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez is the leading candidate to start at third base with the trade of Josh Donaldson to the Yankees. However, his role on the Twins could change if the team acquires a veteran shortstop as Gio Urshela could move to the hot corner. Arraez would then move to getting regular duty playing multiple infield positions. In any scenario, Arraez feels he's in great shape after losing 11 pounds in offseason workouts with former teammate Nelson Cruz, MLB.com reports.
Sep 28 2021Arraez is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third baseman will get a rest Tuesday after starting five of the last seven contests and batting .200 with two RBI over that stretch. Josh Donaldson gets the start at third base as Miguel Sano will be the designated-hitter and Willians Astudillo enters the lineup at first base and will bat seventh Tuesday.
Sep 25 2021Arraez is not in Saturday's lineup against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .203/.273/.275 with zero home runs and zero steals in 69 at-bats this month. Josh Donaldson will start at third base while Mitch Garver starts at designated hitter.
Sep 23 2021Arraez isn't starting Thursday's game against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez started each of the last three games but went just 1-for-12 with two runs, three walks and a strikeout. Josh Donaldson will start at third base while Brent Rooker serves as the designated hitter.
Sep 22 2021Arraez went 1-for-3 with three walks and two runs Wednesday in the Twins' 9-5 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez had reached base just once in 16 plate appearances over the Twins' prior four games, but he kept the Minnesota offense humming atop the order Tuesday. He'll stick in the leadoff role for the third game in a row in Wednesday's series finale while starting at second base for a resting Jorge Polanco.
Sep 18 2021Arraez will sit Saturday against Toronto, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez has been poor at the plate since late August, hitting .169/.231/.225 over his last 21 games. Josh Donaldson starts at third base Saturday, with Jorge Polanco at second.
Sep 14 2021Arraez is not starting Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He went hitless across three at-bats during the matinee portion of the twin bill. Willians Astudillo draws the start at the hot corner for the nightcap.
Sep 10 2021Arraez isn't starting Friday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez went 2-for-12 with a triple, an RBI and a walk across the last three games, but he'll head to the bench with left-hander Daniel Lynch starting for the Royals. Josh Donaldson will start at third base while Rob Refsnyder enters the lineup in left field.
Sep 6 2021Arraez is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Logan Allen on the mound for Cleveland, the lefty-hitting Arraez will duck out of the lineup, ending a stretch of three consecutive starts. Willians Astudillo will replace Arraez at third base.
Sep 1 2021Arraez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Justin Steele on the hill for Chicago, the lefty-hitting Arraez will cede the start at third base to Josh Donaldson, who typically serves as Minnesota's designated hitter. Arraez broke out of an 0-for-16 skid over a stretch of five games in Tuesday's 3-1 loss, finishing the day with a double and a base hit over four at-bats.
Aug 29 2021Arraez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Arraez will sit for the second time in the series with the Brewers bringing a southpaw (Aaron Ashby) to the hill. The righty-hitting Wilians Astudillo will step in at third base for Arraez, who has gone 0-for-11 over his past three starts to bring his season average down to .303.
Aug 27 2021Arraez isn't starting Friday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez will ride the pine after he went 0-for-4 with a walk across the last two games. Willians Astudillo will start at the hot corner and bat eighth.
Aug 14 2021Arraez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and an RBI single in Saturday's 12-0 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The light-hitting infielder going yard is a rare occurrence, but with seemingly every Twin getting in on the fun Saturday night, Arraez would have been rude not to homer. The Venezuelan knocked in Josh Donaldson with an RBI single in the first before taking Tampa Bay starter Michael Wacha deep in the fourth inning to again cash Donaldson. This is Arraez's first home run since he slammed one over the wall on April 8 against the Mariners.
Aug 13 2021Arraez is not in the lineup Friday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez is in the midst of a nine-game hit streak in which he has going 13-for-28, and he'll receive a breather Friday. He has a .939 OPS since the All-Star break and should be back in the starting nine shortly.
Aug 7 2021Arraez will sit Saturday against Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez has swung a hot bat since early July, hitting .424/.466/.515 over his last 19 games. He'll hit the bench for the second time in three games, with Jorge Polanco starting at second base and Willians Astudillo starting at third.
Aug 5 2021Arraez isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez reached base seven times across the last two games, as he went 5-for-8 with two doubles, a run and two walks during that time. He'll get a day off with Brent Rooker starting in left field and batting second.
Aug 4 2021Arraez went 3-for-3 with a double, two walks and a run in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old lacks the power of a typical cleanup hitter, but he shined in that role nonetheless, raising his average to .310 with the trio of hits. In his last 12 games, Arraez has hit .405 with four doubles, four walks and four RBI while striking out just three times. The return of Josh Donaldson (hamstring) figures to push Arraez out of third base, but the latter's bat has been formidable enough to stay in the lineup one way or another.
Jul 31 2021Arraez (knee) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez will be back in action after a minimal stay on the IL, and he'll start at the hot corner and bat fourth Saturday. In six games since the All-Star break, the 24-year-old has gone 7-for-17 with a double, two runs and two strikeouts. Gilberto Celestino was sent down to make room on the active roster.
Jul 24 2021Arraez was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right knee strain Saturday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez was slated to miss a fourth consecutive game due to his knee injury Saturday, and he'll now have additional time to recover on the injured list. It's not yet clear whether he'll spend more than the minimum of 10 days on the shelf, but Jake Cave (back) was reinstated from the 60-day IL as part of a corresponding move.
Jul 23 2021Arraez (knee) is not in the lineup Friday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Rocco Baldelli said the team would decide after Thursday's evaluation whether Arraez would require a trip to the injured list, and for now a move has yet to be made. Brent Rooker was promoted to fill the roster spot of the traded Nelson Cruz, and he'll immediately step in as the designated hitter.
Jul 21 2021Arraez still has soreness and swelling in his right knee, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Rocco Baldelli said the team will decide Thursday whether Arraez requires a trip to the injured list. The 24-year-old's absence, however long it may be, is especially damaging to the Twins' lineup and outfield depth now that Alex Kirilloff (wrist) is expected to miss eight weeks.
Jul 20 2021Arraez was removed from Tuesday's game against the White Sox with right knee soreness, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez appeared to suffer the injury during the third inning when he slipped while fielding a ball in left field. The 24-year-old should be considered day-to-day heading into Wednesday's series finale with Chicago.
Jul 18 2021Arraez will start in left field and bat leadoff Sunday in Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez has made each of his last three starts in left field, and that spot looks to be the versatile 24-year-old's most viable path to playing time so long as Byron Buxton (hand) remains on the injured list. Once Buxton returns, the Twins will have to decide between Arraez, Max Kepler and Trevor Larnach to fill out the final two spots in the everyday outfield in a given game.
Jul 4 2021Arraez went 3-for-4 with a double, a steal, a walk and three runs scored in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez entered the contest in a 2-for-20 skid after he notched a three-hit game on June 25. Sunday's effort was his fourth multi-hit performance over his last 12 games and he swiped his first bag of the year. The 5-foot-10 infielder is slashing .285/.357/.375 through 227 plate appearances.
Jun 25 2021Arraez went 3-for-4 with two triples, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 8-7 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez showed off some speed Friday with the pair of triples. He's gone 13-for-35 (.371) with three triples and two doubles in 10 games since he returned from a shoulder injury. The utility man has racked up a home run, 20 RBI, 27 runs scored, four triples and five doubles across 200 plate appearances. He's maintained a .295/.365/.386 slash line and should be a consistent presence in the lineup versus right-handed pitchers.
Jun 22 2021Arraez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Arraez will head to the bench with a southpaw (Wade Miley) on the mound, ending a streak of six consecutive starts for the 24-year-old. Though Arraez doesn't possess a clear path to a full-time role at any one position, his versatility, high contact rate and on-base skills should continue to afford him regular at-bats versus right-handed pitching.
Jun 20 2021Arraez went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Sunday's 4-2 win over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's gone 7-for-20 (.350) with a triple, one RBI and three runs scored in six games since he returned from a shoulder injury. Arraez has added virtually no power or speed this year -- he has one home run and he's 0-for-1 in stolen base attempts. The utility man is slashing .283/.359/.346 with 15 RBI and 23 runs scored across 184 plate appearances. His defensive versatility should give him a consistent role even when Josh Donaldson (calf) is back in action.
Jun 14 2021Arraez (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As expected, Arraez has been officially activated ahead of Minnesota's upcoming series against the Mariners, though he won't be in the lineup for Monday's contest. He's slashing .277/.358/.333 with five extra-base hits and 14 RBI through 39 contests in 2021.
Jun 13 2021Manager Rocco Baldelli said that Arraez (shoulder) will be joining the Twins for the start of their upcoming road trip, which begins Monday in Seattle, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez has been rehabbing with Triple-A St. Paul since Friday, and he's apparently been feeling well in his return to the diamond. While Baldelli didn't explicitly say when the utility man could be activated, all signs point toward him being reinstated from the injured list prior to Monday's series opener against the Mariners. Arraez hasn't played since May 23 because of a right shoulder strain, but he could pick up regular work in the outfield upon being activated.
Jun 11 2021Arraez (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez has been on the IL since May 26 with a right shoulder strain. The utility man was able to resume baseball activities earlier this week and now he'll return to game action with St. Paul on Friday. It's not entirely clear how many games Minnesota plans on Arraez playing at Triple-A, but a return to the Twins at some point next week seems to be realistic.
Jun 10 2021Arraez (shoulder) could begin a rehab assignment in the coming days, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez has been on the injured list since May 26 while dealing with a right shoulder strain, but he's been participating in baseball activities at Target Field across the past three days. He'll likely require multiple rehab games before he's cleared to rejoin the Twins, but the 24-year-old appears to be nearing his return.
Jun 9 2021Arraez (shoulder) was spotted working out on the field Wednesday for the second day in a row, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez looks to be making good progress in his recovery from a right shoulder strain, but the Twins haven't revealed a timeline for his return from the 10-day injured list, where he's resided since May 26. He'll likely require a multi-game rehab assignment in the minors before being activated from the IL.
Jun 4 2021Arraez (shoulder) has started throwing but is still having issues with some throws from higher arm slots, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not clear when Arraez could return as he was expected to miss several weeks when placed on the injured list May 26. At least he's making some progress.
May 29 2021Arraez (shoulder) is expected to spend a few weeks on the injured list, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's far from a precise timeline, but it doesn't look as though Arraez is in contention to return from his shoulder injury in the minimum 10 days. Jorge Polanco has been the primary second baseman in his absence and will likely remain in that role until he returns.
May 26 2021Arraez was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain Wednesday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez had been held out of the last two games, and he's apparently dealing with a shoulder injury that will force him to miss additional time. Jorge Polanco will likely serve as the primary second baseman while Arraez is sidelined.
May 25 2021Arraez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Oddly, the Twins' typical leadoff hitter against righty pitchers will sit against Dean Kremer. Arraez has hit just .243 in his last nine games, notching just one extra-base hit and no RBI in that span. Jorge Polanco gets the start at second base Tuesday.
May 24 2021Arraez isn't starting Monday's game against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez went 1-for-5 with two runs and two strikeouts in Sunday's series finale against Cleveland. Nick Gordon will start at second base and bat ninth.
May 23 2021Arraez (shoulder) will start at second base and bat leadoff Sunday in Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez emerged from Saturday's 5-3 loss with some right shoulder discomfort, but the issue won't be serious enough to keep him on the bench for Sunday's series finale. The 24-year-old is expected to see most of his reps in the corner outfield when the Twins are at full strength, but he'll man second base for the third game in a row while Jorge Polanco (ankle) is day-to-day.
May 22 2021Arraez experienced right shoulder discomfort during Saturday's loss to Cleveland, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old played through the injury Saturday without exiting the contest and went 2-for-5 with a caught stealing. It doesn't appear to be a serious concern, so Arraez should be considered day-to-day.
May 15 2021Arraez is not in Saturday's lineup against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez had started four consecutive games since being activated from the seven-day injured list. Rob Refsnyder -- who was just recalled prior to the game -- will start in left field and hit sixth.
May 11 2021Arraez was activated off the seven-day concussion injured list Tuesday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez will wind up missing the minimum seven days, an unsurprising result given that his symptoms were reportedly gone by Friday. He's hit for his usual high average this season and has added a 14.0 percent walk rate, giving him a .291/.398/.372 line through 25 games. Nick Gordon was optioned in a corresponding move.
May 8 2021Arraez (concussion) has resumed light baseball activities, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez has been out since Monday due to concussion symptoms, but his recent participation in baseball activities is encouraging. He's eligible to return from the seven-day injured list as early as Tuesday.
May 7 2021Arraez's concussion symptoms have subsided, and he's expected to return from the injured list when first eligible Tuesday or soon after, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez left Monday's game against the Rangers with concussion symptoms and was placed on the seven-day injured list the next day. He's yet to resume baseball activities but is expected to do so soon.
May 4 2021Arraez (concussion) was placed on the 7-day injured list Tuesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez suffered the concussion during a collision at the plate in Monday's contest. He will be eligible to return May 11 in Chicago. Nick Gordon was recalled to provide infield depth in the short term.
May 3 2021Arraez left Monday's game against the Rangers due to concussion-like symptoms, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez was involved in a play at the plate and left the contest shortly after. It's unclear at this point whether he'll need a trip to the 7-day concussion injured list.
May 2 2021Arraez went 3-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's win over Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez was coming off three straight hitless appearances, but he bounced back admirably here. The 24-year-old only has three multi-hit games over his last 12 contests and is hitting .250 during that span.
Apr 28 2021Arraez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Logan Allen on the bump for Cleveland, the lefty-hitting Arraez will take a seat in what amounts to his second day off of the season. Byron Buxton will assume leadoff duties in place of Arraez, who is slashing .284/.372/.351 with one home run, 10 runs and nine RBI across 86 plate appearances on the campaign.
Apr 15 2021Arraez went 4-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored during Thursday's win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-10 in the last three games, Arraez more than made up for his drought with a four-hit game against Boston. The 24-year-old racked up four singles, including a two-run single in the second inning. Across 43 plate appearances this season, Arraez is batting a sturdy .326/.412/.419 with one home run and eight RBI.
Apr 8 2021Arraez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and another RBI during Thursday's win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez extended Minnesota's lead with a two-run shot against Ljay Newsome in the seventh inning. He also swatted a sacrifice fly in the fifth to score Miguel Sano. It was the first long ball of the season for Arraez, who is hitting .381 across six games.
Apr 7 2021Arraez isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez returned to the starting lineup Tuesday and went hitless with two strikeouts in five at-bats against Detroit. However, Brent Rooker will take his place in left field Wednesday while Willians Astudillo starts at third base.
Apr 6 2021Arraez (illness) will serve as the Twins' leadoff man and starting second baseman Tuesday against the Tigers, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez will check back into the starting nine after he was removed early in Monday's 15-6 win over the Tigers due to a case of the stomach flu. Before exiting, Arraez recorded a base hit and a walk in his two plate appearances, coming around to score on both occasions. He'll carry a .538/.647/.615 batting line into Tuesday's matchup.
Apr 5 2021Arraez left Monday's game against the Tigers with gastrointestinal discomfort, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez was removed from Monday's contest in the second inning due to an illness that isn't related to COVID-19. The 23-year-old went 1-for-1 with a walk and two runs prior to his departure. Arraez should be considered day-to-day and is unlikely to miss significant time.
Apr 4 2021Arraez went 3-for-3 with a double, a pair of walks and a run scored in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez got on base in each of his plate appearances. In the sixth inning, he drew a walk, moved to second on an error, advanced to third on a wild pitch and scored on Max Kepler's two-run single. Arraez has posted an on-base percentage of .600 through the first three games of the year -- that mark will come down, but he got aboard at a .364 clip in 2020. He's not speedy, but hitting leadoff should lead to a decent run total in the long run.
Apr 3 2021Arraez went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Saturday's win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez reached base just once in his second straight game as the Twins' leadoff hitter, but he made the most of his only knock since he plated the insurance run when he scored Andrelton Simmons with an RBI single in the top of the eighth. Arraez should remain as Minnesota's leadoff hitter and his ability to get on-base makes him a decent fit for the role even if he doesn't have the prototypical speed of a leadoff hitter.
Mar 22 2021Arraez could share the leadoff role against right-handed pitchers with Max Kepler this season, manager Rocco Baldelli told MLB.com. Arraez hit leadoff Sunday and went 2-for-3 with a walk and double. He's hitting .300 (9-for-30) this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez will move to a utility role this season with the Twins signing Andrelton Simmons to play shortstop and moving Jorge Polanco to second base. However, he's expected to get near everyday duty as starters are rested regularly. The Twins may not have a set lineup as manager Rocco Baldelli likes to play matchups each game, but it sounds like Arraez will be in the leadoff mix.
Mar 14 2021Arraez started in left field and went 0-for-3 in Saturday's spring training win over Tampa Bay. It was the first time he's played in the outfield this spring. Arraez is hitting .222 (4-for-18) with three walks this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez will move to a utility role this season with the Twins signing Andrelton Simmons to play shortstop and moving Jorge Polanco to second base. Early in camp manager Rocco Baldelli said Arraez would focus on second base and third base, but Saturday's start shows he could factor into the left field mix early in the season if Alex Kirilloff begins the season in the minors. Despite the slow start at the plate, the more important development is Arraez looks healthy after knee and ankle issues limited him to 32 games last season.
Feb 17 2021Arraez, who struggled with left knee tendinitis last season, says a weightlifting program has his knees feeling "way better than last year" at this point, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Knee and ankle issues limited Arraez to 32 games last season, so improved health is a good sign as spring training begins. Arraez will move to a utility role this season with the Twins signing Andrelton Simmons to play shortstop and moving Jorge Polanco to second base. Arraez essentially takes over the utility role of Marwin Gonzalez, who left via free agency. Gonzalez played in 53 of 70 games last season and 114 of 162 in 2019, so Arraez could still get several starts a week as the Twins looked to give regulars an off day most days. Arraez will likely get most of his playing time at second base, left field and third base.
Jan 26 2021Arraez is expected to move to a utility role following the signing of Andrelton Simmons on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Simmons is joining Minnesota on a one-year, $10.5 million deal, which will push Jorge Polanco (ankle) over to second base. Arraez has primarily played at the keystone since making his big-league debut in 2019, but he's also seen time at third base, shortstop and left field. The 23-year-old has an .819 OPS through his first 124 major-league contests, and the Twins should still find significant at-bats for him, regardless of where he plays in the field.
Sep 26 2020Arraez went 4-for-4 with three doubles, three RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez put the ball in the gap for extra bases in the first, third and fifth innings, twice against Luis Castillo. It was quite a way for Arraez to reintroduce himself after he missed more than two weeks with knee and ankle issues. He is now batting .315 in 108 at-bats and should be a fixture near the top of the order again moving forward given his contact skills, although that average he has provided has been mostly empty to this point (zero homers, zero steals).
Sep 25 2020Arraez (knee/ankle) will test his ankle by running on the field and swinging in a batting cage Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez suffered an ankle sprain earlier in the week while recovering from knee tendinitis, an injury that sent him to the injured list in mid-September. He's not yet at 100 percent, so he may not make it back before the regular season ends Sunday, but his return doesn't appear to be too far off.
Sep 22 2020Arraez (knee) suffered a minor ankle sprain at the Twins' alternate training site Monday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Arraez experienced a minor setback in his recovery, hit timeline is only expected to be delayed by a few days. He should be included in the Twins' 40-man postseason bubble. Once he's healthy, he should resume his role as the starting second baseman, but Marwin Gonzalez should continue to fill in while he's unavailable.
Sep 11 2020Arraez was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with left knee tendinitis, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old has been battling knee issues for much of the season, but this will be his first trip to the injured list. It's unclear how long Arraez is expected to be sidelined, but he'll be eligible to be reinstated Sept. 19. Marwin Gonzalez and Ehire Adrianza are likely to split time at second base during his absence.
Sep 8 2020Arraez isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez was removed From Tuesday's matinee as part of a double switch, but he went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI prior to his exit. He'll get some extra rest during the nightcap with Marwin Gonzalez starting at second base.
Sep 7 2020Arraez is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez returned Sunday after a brief absence due to a sore kneecap and looked perfectly healthy, grabbing a pair of hits. He'll get another day off here, with Marwin Gonzalez taking over at second base.
Sep 6 2020Arraez (kneecap) is back in the lineup Sunday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left patellar soreness forced Arraez from Wednesday's game and cost him three starts, but evidently he has received the green light from the training staff. Arraez is essentially doing what everyone expected of him -- providing very little category juice but hitting for a solid average. He's batting .333 (15-for-45) in his last 13 games.
Sep 5 2020Arraez (kneecap) isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez sat out both games of Friday's doubleheader, and he'll remain on the bench with left patellar soreness Saturday. Marwin Gonzalez will take over at second base.
Sep 4 2020Arraez (kneecap) will remain on the bench for the second game of Friday's doubleheader against Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez left Wednesday' game against the White Sox with left patellar soreness and did not take part in the first game of Friday's twin bill. Marwin Gonzalez starts at second base in his absence.
Sep 2 2020Arraez exited Wednesday's win over the White Sox with left patellar soreness, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old has been battling knee issues throughout the season, and the current issue is apparently with the left kneecap. Manager Rocco Baldelli indicated it isn't a long-term concern, so Arraez should be considered day-to-day until the team provides another update.
Sep 1 2020Arraez is not in the lineup Tuesday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez hasn't done much at the plate this season, hitting a modest .264/.320/.297. Ildemaro Vargas will take over at second base Tuesday.
Aug 29 2020Arraez isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez will take a seat for the first game of Saturday's twin bill while riding an eight-game hitting streak. Ildemaro Vargas will start at second base.
Aug 28 2020Arraez is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez currently has an eight-game hit streak and has a .904 OPS during that stretch, but he'll take a seat for Friday's matinee. Ildemaro Vargas will start at the keystone and bat fifth for the Twins.
Aug 23 2020Arraez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez started in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Royals and went 1-for-4 with a base hit after missing the previous three contests with a knee injury. The Twins haven't indicated Arraez suffered a setback in his return to action, so he's likely just getting some extra maintenance as the team concludes its series in Kansas City with an afternoon game.
Aug 22 2020Arraez (knee) is starting Saturday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez was sidelined for three consecutive games after aggravating a knee injury Tuesday, but he'll return to action Saturday. The 23-year-old carries a .351 on-base percentage with five RBI and eight runs over 19 games this season.
Aug 21 2020Arraez (knee) will sit for the third straight game Friday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez hasn't appeared in a game since aggravating a knee injury Tuesday. Ildemaro Vargas makes his third straight start at second base in his absence.
Aug 20 2020Arraez (knee) isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez will be sidelined for a second straight game after leaving Tuesday's contest with a left knee injury. However, he underwent imaging Wednesday that cleared him of a serious injury, and it appears as though he'll avoid a trip to the injured list. Ildemaro Vargas will start at second base Thursday.
Aug 19 2020Arraez (knee) isn't starting Wednesday against the Brewers but was cleared of a serious injury after undergoing imaging, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old exited Tuesday's win over the Brewers after aggravating the left knee injury, but it appears he'll avoid a trip to the injured list. Arraez should be considered day-to-day until the team further updates his status.
Aug 18 2020Arraez left Tuesday's game against Milwaukee in the ninth inning after appearing to aggravate a knee injury, The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez has struggled with a sore left knee and missed some playing time due to the issue, so he may need a day or two off.
Aug 17 2020Arraez will not start Monday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez has so far failed to deliver on the promise he showed last season, when he hit .334 in his 92-game debut. His batting average was a rather empty one, so when it drops to a still-respectable .274 like it has this season, he doesn't offer all that much to a fantasy team. Marwin Gonzalez starts at second base for the second time in three games.
Aug 15 2020Arraez isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez recorded two hits while striking out once in the first game of the twin bill, but he'll get a breather for Game 2. Marwin Gonzalez will shift to second base with Ehire Adrianza starting at the hot corner.
Aug 8 2020Arraez (knee) is starting Saturday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez was sidelined over the past two games while dealing with minor knee soreness. However, manager Rocco Baldelli wasn't concerned about the issue, and the 23-year-old will return to action Saturday.
Aug 7 2020Arraez is battling minor knee soreness but could return to the lineup in the coming days, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez has been out of the lineup for two consecutive games, and manager Rocco Baldelli revealed prior to Friday's contest that the absence is due to minor knee soreness. However, Baldelli didn't sound too concerned about the issue and said the second baseman could return to the lineup in a day or two.
Aug 6 2020Twins manager Rocco Baldelli clarified that Arraez was pulled from Thursday's lineup in what was intended to be a pre-planned maintenance day, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Arraez was listed as the Twins' No. 6 hitter and starting second baseman in the lineup the club initially released, Baldelli said he decided a night earlier that the 23-year-old wouldn't start in the series finale. Ehire Adrianza will instead join the starting nine as a replacement for Arraez, who should re-enter the lineup Friday in Kansas City. Arraez has gone 1-for-19 at the plate over his last six starts.
Jul 25 2020Arraez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After driving in two runs on two hits in Friday's contest, Arraez will sit for Saturday's day game, likely to prevent any potential injuries. Ehire Adrianza is starting at second base, batting ninth.
Jul 18 2020Arraez (knee) is in the lineup for Saturday's intrasquad matchup. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez exited Friday's intrasquad game with right knee soreness but will return to action just one day later. It's unclear whether the 23-year-old will face any limitations going forward, but his presence in Saturday's lineup is certainly an encouraging sign. If he's healthy, Arraez is expected to be the Twins' everyday second baseman this season.
Jul 17 2020Arraez left Friday's intrasquad game due to right knee soreness and is considered day-to-day, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The injury doesn't sound too serious, and Arraez still has a full week to get back on the field for the Twins' season opener against the White Sox on July 24, though any amount of lost practice time in an abbreviated summer camp certainly doesn't help. Arraez broke out with an impressive .334/.399/.439 slash line in 92 games as a rookie last year and is expected to the be the Twins' everyday second baseman if healthy.
Mar 20 2020Arraez hit .103 with zero extra-base hits, three walks and six strikeouts in 32 plate appearances this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An 18.8 percent strikeout rate wouldn't be cause for concern for most hitters, but Arraez logged a 7.9 percent strikeout rate as a rookie, so it's at least worth noting. Even so, this was a tiny sample and Arraez has been working this spring on pulling the ball more when pitchers attack him inside. He has been mentioned as a candidate to lead off this season, at least against right-handed pitchers.
Feb 22 2020Arraez started at second base and batted leadoff in his first appearance of spring training in Saturday's win over Pittsburgh. He went 1-for-3. Arraez is a candidate to bat leadoff this season, manager Rocco Baldelli told the St. Paul Pioneer Press. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not clear if the Twins will move Max Kepler out of the leadoff spot after he had a breakout season in the role last year, but Arraez's skillset in making contact and getting on base, along with Kepler's power perhaps being utilized later in the order, could make sense. It's possible the Twins may mix and match their leadoff hitters as well. Either way, Arraez is set to start at second base with the departure of Jonathan Schoop via free agency.
Oct 4 2019Arraez (ankle) will bat ninth and play second base in Game 1 of the ALDS on Friday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez left Saturday's game against the Royals with an ankle sprain, but the issue was evidently fairly minor. He posted a .334/.399/.439 slash line in his 92-game rookie season, excellent numbers for a number nine hitter.
Oct 3 2019Arraez (ankle) has healed enough to be considered for the roster in the American League Division Series against the Yankees, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Oct 3 2019Arraez (ankle) has healed enough to be considered for the roster in the American League Division Series against the Yankees, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 22-year-old wasn't healthy enough to be considered for the 25-man roster earlier in the week, but has healed enough to potentially be ready for the ALDS, manager Rocco Baldelli said Thursday. Arraez sustained a Grade 1 right ankle sprain Sept. 28 that put his status for the ALDS in doubt. If Arraez is unavailable, Jonathan Schoop would likely fill in at second base.
Sep 29 2019Arraez was diagnosed with a Grade 1 right ankle sprain after undergoing an MRI on Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The MRI confirmed that the rookie avoided major damage to his ankle after he was carted off the field in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Royals, but the injury nonetheless clouds his availability for the start of the postseason. The Twins will have until Friday to set their roster for the ALDS, giving Arraez some time to heal up and prove that he's fit to play. If Arraez is excluded from the ALDS roster, Jonathan Schoop would likely take over as the Twins' primary option at the keystone.
Sep 28 2019Arraez suffered an ankle sprain in Saturday's game against the Royals, Audra Martin of Fox Sports North reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is pretty easily a best-case scenario, as Arraez exited on a cart and was in tears after suffering the injury during a collision with Willians Astudillo while fielding a pop up. He won't return this weekend and it's unclear if he could return if the Twins make a deep playoff run.
Sep 27 2019Arraez isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez went 0-for-5 in Thursday's series finale, and he'll head to the bench Friday with only a few games remaining in the regular season. Jonathan Schoop will get the call at the keystone and bat seventh.
Sep 25 2019Arraez went 2-for-3 with a walk and two-run home run Wednesday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez took Drew VerHagen deep in the seventh inning to record his fourth homer of the season. Though power hasn't been Arraez's calling card, he's maintained an impressive .344 batting average and is currently in the midst of a four-game hitting streak. In addition to the strong batting average, Arraez has shown the ability to get on base -- he's maintained a .409 on-base percentage -- and has also scored 53 runs in 90 appearances this season.
Sep 16 2019Arraez went 3-for-4 with two RBI in Monday's 5-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez singled three times Monday, including a two-run base hit in the sixth inning to give Minnesota a 5-2 lead. The rookie utilityman has been red-hot in September, going 23-for-54 (.426 average) with 10 runs scored.
Sep 4 2019Arraez is not starting Wednesday against Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Arraez's strong .344/.393/.458 slash line has earned him an increasingly important role. He'll sit in favor of Jonathan Schoop at second base on Wednesday after starting five of the previous six games.
Sep 2 2019Arraez went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored Monday against the Tigers.
Aug 31 2019Arraez is not starting Saturday against the Tigers.
Aug 28 2019Arraez remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the Twins.
Aug 27 2019Arraez will be on the bench Tuesday against the White Sox.
Aug 15 2019Arraez went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double and three RBI in a 13-6 win over the Rangers on Thursday.
Aug 14 2019Arraez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
Aug 7 2019Arraez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale with the Braves.
Aug 4 2019Arraez will bat second and start at second base Sunday against the Royals.
Jul 25 2019Arraez will start at third base and bat sixth Thursday against the White Sox, Dan Hayes of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 20 2019Arraez will start in left field and bat ninth Saturday against the Athletics, Dan Hayes of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 6 2019Arraez will start at third base and bat fourth<\/a> Saturday against the Rangers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 27 2019Arraez will start in left field and bat fifth<\/a> Thursday against the Rays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 18 2019Arraez was recalled from Triple-A Rochester<\/a> prior to Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 2 2019Arraez was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday,LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 2 2019Arraez was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 27 2019Arraez went 1-for-2 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base Monday against Milwaukee.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 22 2019Arraez knocked a solo home run while going 2-for-4 in a victory over the Angels on Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 21 2019Arraez went 3-for-4 with a run scored Monday in the Twins' 3-1 win over the Angels.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 17 2019Arraez was called up by the Twins on Friday, Phil Miller of the Star Tribune<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.