LUIS ARRAEZ NEWS

Back in lineup Arraez (knee) is starting Saturday against the Royals.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Soler, Dozier power Royals to 7-2 victory over Twins

Jorge Soler hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Danny Duffy held the Twins in check over five, and the Kansas City Royals pounded the Twins 7-2 on Friday night to open the t...

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains sidelined Arraez (knee) will sit for the third straight game Friday against the Royals.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Berríos, Twins take series from Brewers with 7-1 win

José Berríos pitched one-hit ball over six scoreless innings with Ryan Jeffers behind the plate in his major league debut, Nelson Cruz hit a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins b...

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still on bench Thursday Arraez (knee) isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Brewers.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Clear of serious injury Arraez (knee) isn't starting Wednesday against the Brewers but was cleared of a serious injury after undergoing imaging, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with apparent knee injury Arraez left Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Brewers in the ninth inning after appearing to aggravate a lingering left knee injury, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Arraez's left knee bothered him during preseason training and cost him some time earlier in the campaign, so he could need a day or two off to move past the issue. He went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk in Tuesday's 12-inning win, improving his slash line to .277/.351/.308.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Maeda's no-hitter ends in 9th; Twins top Brewers 4-3 in 12

Kenta Maeda lost a no-hitter in the ninth inning for the Minnesota Twins, who blew a three-run lead but came back to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in 12 innings

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Monday's lineup Arraez will not start Monday's game against the Royals.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for Game 2 Arraez isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Arraez (knee) is starting Saturday against the Royals.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan McBroom's homer lifts Royals to 3-2 win over Twins

Ryan McBroom hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning to lift the Royals to a 3-2 victory over the Twins on Friday night

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits again Friday Arraez remains out of the lineup Friday against the Royals.

Impact Arraez was a late scratch Thursday, though manager Rocco Baldelli indicated that he was simply having a pre-planned maintenance day and wasn't injured. In that context, his second straight game out of the lineup is quite unusual, though the fact that he has just one hit in his last six games could have something to do with it. Marwin Gonzalez will get the start at second base.

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lineup removal not injury-related Twins 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.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled from starting nine Arraez was scratched from the lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Pirates for unspecified reasons.

Impact The Twins haven't provided an explanation behind Arraez's removal from the starting nine, but Marwin Gonzalez will shift over from third base to cover Arraez's usual post at second base, while Ehire Adrianza gets the nod at the hot corner. Arraez has walked four times while striking out just three times on the season, but a .229 BABIP has saddled him with a .216 average over his 42 plate appearances.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Arraez moves to leadoff spot as Twins finish series with Cardinals Byron Buxton and Max Kepler are not in the batting order as the Twins look for a two-game sweep against Cards righty Daniel Ponce de Leon.

JULY 29, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Cruz homers twice and Twins beat White Sox 14-2

Jake Cave hit a grand slam, Nelson Cruz homered twice and Kenta Maeda was strong in his debut with his new team, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 14-2

JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in lineup Saturday Arraez (knee) is in the lineup for Saturday's intrasquad matchup.

Impact 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.

JULY 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Twins' Luis Arraez injured, Berrios is Opening Day starter, 2 added to roster Luis Arraez was hurt when he slid into second during an intrasquad game Friday at Target Field. Also Friday, Jose Berrios was named next wee...

JULY 18, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins pick Berríos to start season opener versus White Sox

José Berríos will start the season opener for the Minnesota Twins

JULY 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins' Luis Arraez injured, Berrios is Opening Day starter, 2 added to roster Arraez was hurt when he slid into second during an intrasquad game Friday at Target Field.

JULY 17, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Arraez day to day with right knee injury Twins second baseman Luis Arraez was removed from Friday's intrasquad game at Target Field with right knee soreness and is considered day to...

JULY 17, 2020 • MLB.COM

Day-to-day with knee soreness Arraez left Friday's intrasquad game due to right knee soreness and is considered day-to-day, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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, but 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 be the Twins' everyday second baseman if healthy.

JULY 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

AL Central Preview Capsules

JULY 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB State of the Position 2020: Every Team's 5-Year Plan at Second Base Over the past decade, second base has become a much more offensive-minded position, and rising stars such as Ozzie Albies, Gavin Lux, Keston...

JULY 3, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM