Jonathan Araúz - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Cut by Dodgers The Dodgers released Arauz on July 2.

Impact After failing to win a spot on the Dodgers' Opening Day roster, Arauz had spent all season at Triple-A Oklahoma City. He slashed just .227/.286/.324 with three home runs and two stolen bases over 245 plate appearances before Oklahoma City moved Arauz off its roster to make room for another utility infielder in Alan Trejo, who signed a minor-league deal with the Dodgers.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers sign INF Jonathan Arauz to minor league contract The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed free agent infielder Jonathan Arauz to a minor league contract with the possibility of an invitation to...

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers sign INF Jonathan Arauz to minor league contract The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed free agent infielder Jonathan Arauz to a minor league contract with the possibility of an invitation to...

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Elects free agency Arauz elected to become a free agent Tuesday.

Impact The 25-year-old infielder was removed from the Mets' 40-man roster last week and passed through waivers unclaimed. He's a career .184/.253/.308 hitter in 95 games (262 plate appearances) at the major-league level.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Mets placed Arauz on outright waivers Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Arauz appeared in 27 games for the Mets in 2023, slashing just .136/.203/.288 across 66 plate appearances. The 25-year-old infielder will have the option to elect free agency if he clears waivers, but Arauz likely wouldn't be able to land more than a minor-league deal.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Arauz was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Arauz is clearing out to make room for Luis Guillorme's return from the injured list. The 25-year-old has managed a lowly .491 OPS in 27 games with the big club this season.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs pinch-hit homer Thursday Arauz hit a three-run home run in his only plate appearance during Thursday's 11-1 rout of Arizona.

Impact Pinch-hitting for Francisco Lindor in the eighth inning with the Mets already ahead by seven runs, Arauz put an exclamation point on the victory when Scott McGough left a splitter up in the zone and watched it sail over the wall in right-center field. It's only Arauz's eighth hit in 58 at-bats for the Mets in 2023, but three of them have left the yard as the 25-year-old infielder continues to display a developing power stroke after he socked 14 homers in 95 games for Triple-A Syracuse this season.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loses starting spot to Vientos Arauz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact Arauz had started at third base in five of the past six games, but his time as a near-everyday player in the Mets infield has likely come to an end. Mark Vientos (wrist) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Sunday and will draw the start at third base in the series finale with the Angels, sending Arauz into a utility role.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits bench Wednesday Arauz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact He'll give way to Danny Mendick at third base Wednesday, but Arauz looks like he'll operate as the Mets' primary option at the position versus right-handed pitching while both Mark Vientos (wrist) and Luis Guillorme (calf) are on the injured list. Arauz started each of the past three games, going 1-for-8 with a walk and an RBI.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting steady playing time Arauz will start at third base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Arauz was on the bench for Saturday's 13-2 win, but he'll be back in the lineup for what will be his sixth start in seven games as the Mets close out their series with the Cardinals. Since being called up from Triple-A Syracuse on Aug. 7, Arauz has gone just 3-for-32 at the dish, though two of his hits have been home run. The Mets look content to continue deploying the lefty-hitting Arauz as a strong-side platoon player in the infield while Mark Vientos (wrist) and Luis Guillorme (calf) are on the shelf.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats another homer Arauz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Pirates.

Impact Making his second straight start at second base and batting seventh, Arauz took Colin Selby deep in the seventh inning -- his second homer in as many games -- as he went back-to-back with DJ Stewart. The Mets have shifted Jeff McNeil to right field for the moment to help cover the absence of Starling Marte (groin), which has opened the door for the team to take a longer look at Arauz. His track record doesn't suggest he'll take advantage, however, and through 226 big-league plate appearances since he made his debut with the Red Sox in 2020, the 25-year-old infielder is slashing .193/.265/.322.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cranks first homer with Mets Arauz went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's 7-2 victory over Pittsburgh.

Impact Arauz extended New York's lead to 5-2 with a two-run homer off Quinn Priester in the fourth inning, his first long ball since June 26 last season. The 25-year-old infielder has started in five of the Mets' prior eight games, though he's gone just 3-for-23 (.130) with 4 RBI since his recall from Triple-A Syracuse.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Arauz was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.

Impact Arauz is starting at second base and batting ninth Monday against the Cubs. This will be the second baseman's third appearance of the year having played most recently in Kansas City on June 3. In his two games, he has gone 1-for-6.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Syracuse The Mets optioned Arauz to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact With Starling Marte (migraines) coming back from the injured list Friday, the Mets will send Arauz back to the minors to free up a roster spot. Arauz went 1-for-6 during his stint in the majors and is slashing .244/.344/.429 through 395 plate appearances in Triple-A.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected to MLB roster The Mets selected Arauz's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.

Impact Arauz is starting at second base and batting seventh Wednesday against the Royals in what will be his first major-league game of the year. He had slashed .244/.344/.429 with 14 home runs and two stolen bases through 95 games this summer at the Triple-A level.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated, optioned to Triple-A Arauz (finger) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Arauz will report to Triple-A after missing just under a month while recovering from a sprained right middle finger. The 24-year-old has gone 5-for-11 with a double and four RBI while scoring a run and stealing a base over three games with Norfolk this year. Arauz will likely return to the big leagues at some point down the stretch.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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