"Arcia is now a veteran of 10 Major League seasons, after amassing 214 plate appearances over 76 games with the Braves and Rockies in 2025. The majority (62 games) of that work came in Colorado, after Atlanta released Arcia in May and the Rockies quickly moved in to bring Arcia aboard on a big league contract. While Arcia has never been known for his bat, he hit only .202/.238/.291 over those 214 PA."
"Once an excellent defensive shortstop back in his time with the Brewers, Arcia's glovework has declined to just passable levels, and he played at all four infield positions in Colorado (including his first bit of MLB work at first base). Becoming a full-fledged utilityman is probably Arcia's best ticket to sticking in the majors as a versatile backup off the Twins' bench."
"For the shortstop job in particular, Arcia provides some cover if presumptive starter Brooks Lee struggles, but Minnesota is naturally going to give a former top prospect like Lee plenty of rope. If Arcia doesn't break camp with the Twins and sticks around in the minors, he'll be far and away the most veteran member of a farm system that is lacking in big league experience."
Orlando Arcia signed a minors contract with the Minnesota Twins with an invitation to Major League spring camp. Arcia has ten MLB seasons and totaled 214 plate appearances over 76 games for the Braves and Rockies in 2025, with 62 games in Colorado after Atlanta released him in May. He hit .202/.238/.291 in those plate appearances. Once an excellent defensive shortstop with the Brewers, his defense has declined and he has appeared at all four infield positions, including first base. Becoming a utilityman offers his best chance to remain in the majors and provides depth behind presumptive starter Brooks Lee. If he stays in the minors, he would be the most veteran member of the Twins' farm system.
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