LUIS ARRAEZ NEWS

Set for multi-position role Arraez 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 Ursh...

Impact 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.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Focuses on infield Arraez 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...

Impact 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 in a utility role 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.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sánchez starts new chapter with Twins, leaving Yanks in past

Gary Sánchez is ready to move on from the New York Yankees

MARCH 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Safe at home: Buxton relishes comfort of staying with Twins

The first long-term contract offer to Byron Buxton came from the Minnesota Twins nearly five years ago

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buxton, Polanco HR, Twins top Royals; Perez tied for HR lead

Byron Buxton and Jorge Polanco hit homers and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 in their final game of the season

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota to visit Kansas City Friday

The Twins will start John Gant on Friday while the Royals have yet to announce who will take the mound

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polanco, Pineda help Twins beat Tigers 5-2

Jorge Polanco launched a three-run homer and Michael Pineda was solid in his last start of the year as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resting Tuesday Arraez is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Tigers.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Romano K's Luis Arraez for save ' 09/26/2021 Jordan Romano strikes out Luis Arraez swinging to earn the save in the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the Twins

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • MLB.COM

Sitting Saturday Arraez is not in Saturday's lineup against the Blue Jays.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Buxton's homer spoils Berríos' return; Twins beat Jays 3-1

Byron Buxton’s two-run homer spoiled José Berríos’ return to Minnesota and dealt a blow to Toronto's playoff hopes as the Twins beat the Blue Jays 3-1

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins bump Blue Jays back in wild card race, as Gurriel hurt

The Minnesota Twins beat Toronto 7-2 to bump the Blue Jays back in the AL wild-card race

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Riding pine Thursday Arraez isn't starting Thursday's game against Toronto.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Draws three walks in win Arraez went 1-for-3 with three walks and two runs Wednesday in the Twins' 9-5 win over the Cubs.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Farrell scheduled to start for Twins at Blue Jays

The Twins will start Luke Farrell on Sunday while the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Jose Berrios

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Saturday's lineup Arraez will sit Saturday against Toronto, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ober scheduled to start for Twins at Blue Jays

The Twins will start Bailey Ober on Saturday while the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Steven Matz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pineda scheduled to start for Minnesota against Toronto

The Blue Jays will send Hyun Jin Ryu to the mound Friday and the Twins will give Michael Pineda the start

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Game 2 Arraez is not starting Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against Cleveland.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Isbel has go-ahead single in 8th, Royals beat Twins 5-3

Kyle Isbel drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Singer scheduled to start for Royals at Twins

The Royals will start Brady Singer on Saturday while the Twins are expected to counter with Michael Pineda

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits against southpaw Arraez isn't starting Friday's game against the Royals.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Ryan shines as Twins hold Indians to 1 hit in 3-0 win

Joe Ryan carried a perfect game into the seventh inning of his second big league appearance, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 3-0

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indians' Rosario breaks up Twins rookie Ryan's no-hit bid

Indians shortstop Amed Rosario singled with one out in the seventh inning to break up Twins rookie Joe Ryan’s perfect game bid in just his second major league start

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Idle versus lefty Arraez is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Cleveland.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE