In January, the Tampa Bay Rays traded prospects and picks for the Saint Louis Cardinals’ defensively limited, but consistent offensive contributor, José Martinez, and the organization’s tenth ranked prospect, Randy Arozarena. After both of the Rays’ new toys arrived at camp late due to positive COVID-19 tests, the two acquisitions’ performances inverted expectations: Martinez struggled at the plate and was eventually dealt away, whereas Arozarena has now established himself as one of the most electrifying young players in the game.
By applying his rigorous work ethic to his coronavirus quarantine, doing three-hundred pushups a day and refining his diet to a clean chicken and rice combo, as well as reworking his swing mechanics, he made the most of the alleged fifteen pounds of muscle gained.