Impact 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.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LUIS ARRAEZ #4 - FIRST BASEMAN - SAN DIEGO PADRES
4 HR •
46 RBI •
.314 AVG
4 HR
46 RBI
.314 AVG
Takes seat Thursday Arraez isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Astros.
Reaches base five times Arraez went 3-for-3 with a double, two walks and a run in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Reds.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Filling in for Donaldson again Arraez will start at third base and bat cleanup Wednesday against the Reds.
Impact Since returning from the injured list Saturday, Arraez has now picked up starts in all of the Twins' subsequent five games, with each start coming at third base in place of the injured Josh Donaldson (hamstring). The Twins are still viewing Donaldson as day-to-day, so assuming he avoids the injured list, Arraez could soon be pushed into a utility role. Arraez's excellent bat-to-ball skills and ability to play multiple infield and outfield spots should allow him to hold down a near-everyday role, even if he doesn't have a true home at a position.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Polanco's 3-run blast stuns Reds in 7-5 Twins win
Jorge Polanco delivered a go-ahead, three-run homer in the ninth inning, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 7-5 victory over the Cincinnati RedsAUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wainwright solid for 7, rookie Sosa homers, Cards down Twins
Adam Wainwright tossed seven effective innings and rookie Edmundo Sosa homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-3 win over the Minnesota TwinsAUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wainwright expected to start for St. Louis against Minnesota
The Cardinals are expected to send Adam Wainwright to the mound Sunday and the Twins plan to give Michael Pineda the startAUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ryan Jeffers homers again, Twins rout Cardinals 8-1
Rookie right-hander Bailey Ober threw four effective innings, Ryan Jeffers hit a three-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-1 on Saturday night to end a...AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins activate Luis Arraez, but concede Taylor Rogers' season might be over Donaldson sits out again, one day after his hamstring tightened up
JULY 31, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Reinstated from 10-day IL Arraez (knee) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact 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.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ober, Twins to take on Woodford, Cardinals
The Twins will start Bailey Ober on Saturday while the Cardinals are expected to counter with Jake WoodfordJULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Berrios, Twins to face LeBlanc, Cardinals
The Cardinals will roll out Wade LeBlanc to the mound Friday and the Twins will give Jose Berrios the startJULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Happ scheduled to start as Minnesota hosts Detroit
The Twins are expected to send J.AJULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alexander scheduled to start for Detroit against Minnesota
The Tigers will start Tyler Alexander on Tuesday and the Twins are expected to counter with Kenta MaedaJULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Manning scheduled to start for Detroit against Minnesota
The Twins will roll out Michael Pineda to the mound Monday and the Tigers plan to give Matt Manning the startJULY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barria scheduled to start for Los Angeles against Minnesota
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Sandoval has no-hit bid end in 9th; Angels beat Twins 2-1
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Lands on injured list Arraez was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right knee strain Saturday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.
Impact 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.
JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out of lineup Arraez (knee) isn't starting Saturday's game against the Angels.
Impact Arraez exited Tuesday's loss to the White Sox with right knee soreness, and he's been out of the lineup for each of the last three games. The 24-year-old is still considered day-to-day for now, while Jorge Polanco will start at second base and lead off Saturday.
JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Berrios expected to start for Minnesota against Los Angeles
The Angels will start Patrick Sandoval on Saturday and the Twins are expected to counter with Jose BerriosJULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting again Friday Arraez (knee) is not in the lineup Friday against the Angels.
Impact 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.
JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Happ scheduled to start for Minnesota against Los Angeles
The Angels will start Alex Cobb on Friday while the Twins are expected to counter with J.AJULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Maeda expected to start for the Twins against the Angels
The Angels will start Andrew Heaney on Thursday while the Twins are expected to counter with Kenta MaedaJULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still nursing sore knee Arraez still has soreness and swelling in his right knee, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact 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.
JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Won't start Wednesday Arraez (knee) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
Impact Arraez will be forced to the bench after a sore right knee prompted his early exit from Tuesday's 9-5 loss. Trevor Larnach will shift over from right field to cover left field in place of Arraez.
JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cease expected to start as Chicago hosts Minnesota
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