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Former Twin Luis Arraez receives warm welcome back: 'He did great things for us'

Luis Arraez, a former Twins player, was honored at Target Field with a tribute video celebrating his four seasons and batting title, highlighting his lasting impact on the team.

  • Luis Arraez was greeted enthusiastically by fans when he played at Target Field again on Friday night after being away for nearly three full seasons.
  • Ahead of the 2023 season, Minnesota moved Arraez in a deal to acquire starting pitcher Pablo López, concluding Arraez's four-year stint with the team.
  • Arraez made his major league debut in 2019 and steadily secured the starting role at second base, taking over from experienced player Jonathan Schoop, with guidance from Rod Carew and Ramon Borrego.
  • Entering Friday, Arraez had 147 hits in the 2024 season—fifth best in the majors—after winning batting titles his final Twins season, the next year in Miami, and again this year in San Diego.
  • Manager Rocco Baldelli praised Arraez as a good teammate and citizen, noting he 'really did' great things for the Twins, reinforcing Arraez’s status as a fan favorite with lasting impact.
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Former Twin Luis Arraez receives warm welcome back: 'He did great things for us'

Standing just beyond the infield dirt in shallow left field, San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez paused his pregame preparations and set his eyes up on the scoreboard. There, he was treated to a tribute video that took him through some of his most memorable moments as a Twin. He watched his first career hit and home run. He saw the walk he worked against New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz after entering a game mid-plate appearance and inheriting…

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Pioneer Press broke the news in Saint Paul, United States on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
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