1B,2B,3B,SS - Minnesota Twins
- Age 31
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
Orlando Arcia has been moved up from Triple-A St. Paul to the Twins' roster ahead of Tuesday's game.
Fantasy Impact
Arcia failed to make the Twins' roster coming out of Spring Training, but he has had a terrific season at Triple-A so far and earned his way up. Royce Lewis was demoted to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Orlando Arcia has been reassigned to minor league camp by the Minnesota Twins.
Fantasy Impact
The veteran shortstop had a solid spring with Minnesota as he batted .273 with a home run and seven RBI in 12 games. The most eye-opening stat, however, was that he struck out just once in 36 plate appearances. Still only 31 years old, Arcia has played 1,013 career major league games across 10 seasons. An All-Star in 2023 with the Braves, Arcia is a lifetime .239 hitter but struggled mightily last season, posting just a .203 average with three homers between Atlanta and Colorado. Arcia will open the year at Triple-A St. Paul, but would be a likely call-up should one of the youngsters on the infield gets injured or struggles at the outset.
Orlando Arcia has signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins, which, more than likely, includes an invitation to MLB Spring Training camp.
Fantasy Impact
Arcia, a 10-year veteran in the big leagues, struggled at the plate last season, hitting just .202 in 214 plate appearances with the Braves and Rockies. Arcia enjoyed his best season in 2023 when he batted .264 with 17 home runs and 65 RBI in Atlanta while being named an All-Star. Arcia, who broke into the big leagues with the Brewers in 2016, will provide an experienced depth piece at shortstop for the Twins.
The Colorado Rockies activated Orlando Arcia from the injured list on Saturday.
Fantasy Impact
Arcia returned from the injured list on Saturday, but did not start in favor of Kyle Karros, who has been hot, going 7-for-22 with two doubles over his last seven games. Arcia is likely to split time at third base with Karros. In a corresponding move, Aaron Schunk was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque.
The Rockies placed Orlando Arcia on the injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Fantasy Impact
Arcia will be sidelined for at least the next week and a half due to an elbow injury he suffered. He does not have a timetable to return.
