On Wednesday, the New York Yankees will continue their series with the Chicago White Sox (at home) in the Bronx.
They are coming off a 12-2 win on Tuesday.
Braves World Series Champ Cut By Twins
GettyOrlando Arcia #11 of the Minnesota Twins at bat against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on May 26, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Earlier this week, the Minnesota Twins designated Orlando Arcia for assignment.
MLB.com wrote: “Minnesota Twins designated SS Orlando Arcia for assignment.”
Arcia had been batting .271 with 13 hits, one home run, two RBIs and six runs in 19 games.
While he is no longer in his prime at 31, he had been a solid addition to the Twins.
Yankees Must Consider Arcia
GettyOrlando Arcia #11 of the Atlanta Braves reacts as he rounds third base after hitting a two-run homer in the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Truist Park on July 18, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Yankees are a team who has been without a true starting shortstop all season.
Anthony Volpe, Jose Caballero and Max Schuemann have all taken turns at the position.
Arcia can now be acquired for essentially nothing, and the Yankees would be wise to add him to their organization for depth.
GettyOrlando Arcia #11 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates hitting a three-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the tenth inning at Dodger Stadium on September 02, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Arcia started out his career with the Milwaukee Brewers.
He then spent part of five seasons on the Atlanta Braves (where he made the 2023 All-Star Game and won the 2021 World Series).
Over 1,032 career games, Arcia is batting .240 with 791 hits, 91 home runs, 349 RBIs, 351 runs and 43 stolen bases.
GettyOrlando Arcia #11 of the Minnesota Twins at bat against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on May 26, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Arcia would give the Yankees another option if Volpe struggles (or in case of injury).
It would be a low-risk move to help them get through the remainder of the 2026 season.
Yankees Right Now
GettyJose Caballero #72 of the New York Yankees celebrates his home run against the Chicago White Sox in the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium on June 16, 2026 in New York City.
The Yankees are currently the first-place team in the American League East with a 44-27 record in 71 games.
They have won eight out of their last ten games (and are 20-12 in 32 games at home in the Bronx).
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