Grant Mona | Roundtable Sports
The Minnesota Twins finished with a 70-92 record last season, landing in fourth place in the AL Central after a year that saw the organization make sweeping changes at the trade deadline.
Now, the front office is looking to add experienced depth to their roster as they head into 2026.
Minnesota agreed to a minor league deal with veteran infielder Orlando Arcia, according to MassLive’s Chris Cotillo.
The deal includes an invitation to major league spring training, where the 31-year-old will compete for a bench spot.
Former All-Star Looks to Bounce Back
Cotillo wrote, “Veteran infielder Orlando Arcia is headed to the Twins on a minor league deal, sources said.”
The signing comes after Arcia had the worst season of his 10-year career.
He split time between the Atlanta Braves and Colorado Rockies in 2025, appearing in 76 games with 214 plate appearances.
He finished with a .202 batting average, three home runs, and 13 RBIs while posting a .529 OPS.
The numbers marked a big drop from his 2023 campaign, when he was named an All-Star for the Braves.
That year, he hit .264 with 17 home runs and 65 RBIs, playing like one of the better middle infielders in the National League.
A Well-Traveled Veteran
Arcia brings a lot of experience to Minnesota after stops across the league.
He broke into the majors with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2016 and spent five seasons there before being traded to Atlanta during 2021.
He was part of the Braves team that won the World Series that fall, giving him championship experience that could prove valuable in a Twins clubhouse looking to build a winning culture.
After the Braves released him in May 2025, Arcia signed with the Rockies and played the rest of the season in Colorado, where he showed his ability to play all four infield positions.
What He Brings to Minnesota
For the Twins, the signing fills a need for middle-infield depth.
Arcia’s ability to handle shortstop, second base, and third base gives Minnesota added flexibility during spring training while offering insurance against injuries.
With Brooks Lee expected to take over as the starting shortstop, Arcia provides cover if the former top prospect needs time to adjust.
The deal carries no long-term risk since Arcia is not on the 40-man roster. If he fails to make the team, he can serve as depth at Triple-A.
But if he finds his old form, the Twins get a capable, low-cost bench option with playoff experience as they look to bounce back from a rough 2025.
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