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Luis Arraez is a fantasy baseball waiver wire pickup for Week 20 of the 2021 MLB season. Consider adding the IF/OF if he's free agent in your leagues.
BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams
ROSTERED IN: 17% of leagues
ANALYSIS: Arraez was locked into the leadoff spot for the Twins from June 14 to July 20, slashing .343/.382/.461 with nine extra-base hits (six doubles, three triples) and nine RBI over 110 plate appearances during that span. He then hit the injured list with a right knee sprain and missed the next 10 days before being activated on July 31. He's since been moved to the cleanup spot and has gone 8-for-19 (.421/.478/.579) with three doubles, three RBI, and a 1:3 K/BB ratio over the last six games. Despite missing time with injury, Arraez has put together a solid campaign, with a .313/.376/.401 batting line to go along with one home run, 26 RBI, one stolen base, and 41 runs scored across 262 at-bats.
You shouldn't expect a whole lot of power from the 24-year-old infielder but he'll give you a rock-solid batting average and has the ability to get on base with the best of them. He has an elite 9.8% Strikeout Rate (99th percentile) and 9.2% Walk Rate (97th percentile) to go along with a .301 xBA, .346 xwOBA, .423 xSLG. He should be prioritized in OBP leagues but he can be serviceable, especially against right-handers, in any league format. The Twins are slated to face four right-handers across six games between the White Sox and Rays next week and Arraez is slashing .337/.385/.432 with 13 extra-base hits, one home run, and 21 RBI over 199 at-bats vs. righties this year. He can hold his own against lefties as well but he carries a little extra pop in his bat against right-handers. Matchups against Michael Wacha and Luis Patino are ones to circle.
It should be noted that he left Friday's win over the Astros early with right knee tightness and is considered day-to-day. As of now, it's not expected to be serious but the Twins are likely going to play this cautiously considering he just came off the IL with a knee sprain. Either way, it's a situation worth keeping an eye on. Be sure to check on his status prior to picking him up and streaming him next week.
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