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UPDATE [1/12]: Oswaldo Arcia, who was expected to return to action this past Saturday, has not reported back to his team and will sit out the remainder of the postseason. Last week Arcia had informed his team that he was ready to play but requested Thursday and Friday off due to "family commitments". Arcia however did not connect with the team on Saturday nor Sunday. Arcia's manager in Venezuela speculated that his unexpected absence was likely related to his lingering back injury.
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Yesterday, ElEmergente.com speculated that Arcia could be out for the team's 14-game postseason. Today, Pedro Mena, the general manager of Arica's team, Caribes de Anzoategui, told ElEmergente.com that the team is waiting to see how Arcia's back responds before considering him out for the postseason. "The idea is to rest but I think in a couple of days at least [he] could be with the team," said Mena.
This is the second injury that has plagued Arcia this winter. In December, he encountered a tendon issue in his right hand which kept him out of the lineup for several days. In January, it was reported that a back injury had kept him out of the lineup and would be out for "five or six days". The Twins have a history of injuries in the winter leagues, most notably Miguel Sano in 2013 who strained his UCL while playing in the Dominican. This season, the Twins denied pitcher Jose Berrios the opportunity to pitch in Puerto Rico. Obviously, pitchers are handled differently than position players.
Overall, if Arcia sits out the rest of the season, he will miss 14 to 20 games. In 33 games this winter, he has hit .270/.377/.539 with 7 home runs and gained some experience in left field -- the position the Twins have slated him for 2015.
What do you think? Should Arcia attempt to play in the offseason or remain on the bench to ensure he is healthy for spring training?
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