On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves finished their series with the New York Mets at Citi Field.
They lost by a score of 8-1 (and dropped two out of three in the series).
Braves World Series Champ Cut By Current MLB Team
Also on Sunday, Orlando Arcia was designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins.
Arcia had been in the middle of his first season with the Twins.
He batted .271 with 13 hits, one home run, two RBI’s and six runs in 18 games.
MLB Trade Rumors wrote: “Twins Select Kyler Fedko, Designate Orlando Arcia”
Looking At Arcia
Arcia spent the first 5.5 seasons of his career with the Milwaukee Brewers.
He then played part of five seasons for the Braves.
During his time in Atlanta, Arcia made the 2023 MLB All-Star Game (and helped the franchise win the 2021 World Series title).
Following the Braves, Arcia had a brief stop with the Colorado Rockies (in 2025).
He had signed with the Twins over the offseason.
Social Media Reacts
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
@Ole075: “Possible incoming trade plan for Arcia?”
@2__CANEZ: “Dude just hit clean up a week ago”
@buxtonSupporter: “That timing is interesting given that Arcia was playing decent?”
@KarterKudrna33: “Don’t understand it at all. .271 batting average and can play better defense than half of the infield. Would expect someone to claim him in a hurry in my opinion”
@WilliamMaloneIV: “Never understood why Orlando Arcia was in the first place. Was a great defensive shortstop, but that’s a past tense statement. He’s just a second baseman who can’t hit. And I get you won’t have 13 guys who hit (even the Dodgers don’t). But still. Better guys for #MNTwins to use.”
It will be interesting to see if another team claims (or trades) for Arcia now that he is available.
Atlanta Braves World Series Champion Cut By Current MLB Team