Former Braves World Series champion makes interesting Twins decision

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The Minnesota Twins are right in the middle of the AL Wild Card race.

Before the season, many fans and the media predicted the Twins to be one of the worst clubs in baseball.

Recently, the AL Central club made a notable roster move, designating shortstop Orlando Arcia for assignment.

According to a report from The Athletic's Dan Hayes, Arcia went unclaimed on waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A St. Paul.

It's an interesting decision for the former Atlanta Braves World Series champion and All-Star to make, as he could have landed a Major League deal elsewhere.

However, the odds were not in Arcia's favor for that to happen, considering 29 other clubs passed on an opportunity to add him to their roster.

"He’ll have plenty of playing time in St. Paul right now with top shortstop prospect Kaelen Culpepper recently hitting the injured list due to a hip strain," Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors noted.

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"Even if the Twins give Culpepper a shot to prove he’s their shortstop of the future once he returns, Arcia could work his way back to the big leagues with another injury in the Minnesota infield or if infielder/outfielder Tristan Gray (.244/.288/.370) continues to struggle."

Arcia hit fairly well with the Twins in 19 games, managing a .271/.300/.354 slash line with one home run and a .654 OPS. He walked just two times in 50 trips to the plate.

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