Also with the Twins probably on the look out to trade with a team for a RP and Royce Lewis on Gordon's heels, I think there is a very real possibility of Gordon not playing a major league game for the Twins.
Rocco you're gonna put the guy who just gave us 3 hits last night on the bench? Why not bench Kepler and put Marwin in right with Rosario in left? Then put Sano at third so he can get adjusted to playing over there?
I wouldn't go as far as to say we need him to play mostly every day. He's not a proven hitter or fielder in the Bigs yet. Also he has shown very little power. Schoop has proven himself both hitting and fielding so he should be the everyday 2nd baseman. Arraez could be a great utility man for the Twins this year or next. Edit: Actually Arraez would be better off getting as many at bats as he can. So having him in a utility role for the Twins this year wouldn't be as beneficial as him playing everyday in AAA.
If Arraez makes a good impression do we leave him up when Cruz comes back and DFA Adrianza? Or do we keep Adrianza so we can have some defensive stability? I'll be interested to see how that plays out.
Cruz said his wrist was feeling fine yesterday after he took swings. My guess is that Twins just wanted Cruz to get some extra rest and free up the DH spot for Sano while he adjusts to the majors. Arraez will give the Twins some depth if Sano needs a rest.
It's better that Cruz has a DL stint now rather than later down the season. Twins will miss him, but judging by past games I think we'll be okay until he recovers. I'm excited to see how Arraez does.