An already dangerous Twins lineup just received an unexpected boost.
Stud rookie second baseman Luis Arraez was included on the 25-man roster heading into Friday’s ALDS against the Yankees, just days after suffering a Grade 1 right ankle sprain during the final weekend of the regular season.
The 22-year-old versatile infielder hit .334/.399/.439 with four home runs and 54 runs in 92 games this season, and could be another headache for Yankee pitchers tasked with navigating the home run heavy Twins lineup. Minnesota led the league with a record 307 dingers this season.
“He’s healed really well, probably faster than anyone anticipated, and he’s put himself in a spot where we’re taking this question very seriously,” manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters earlier this week.