Arraez hits for the first cycle in Marlins history

Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez. Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

Luis Arraez hits for the first cycle in Miami Marlins history

By Aaron Somers | Last updated 4/11/23

Luis Arraez is wasting little time making an impact in Miami. Arraez added himself to the franchise record books on Tuesday, becoming the first player in franchise history to hit for the cycle.

Arraez doubled in the first, lined out in the second, tripled in the sixth, and homered in the seventh. With two outs and two runners on in the eighth Arraez stepped to the plate again and singled to left field, completing the cycle.

Luis Arraez makes history for the @Marlins!

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— MLB (@MLB) April 12, 2023

The Marlins have been around for 30 years.

548 different hitters had come to the plate wearing their uniform before tonight.

They'd combined for zero cycles.

Luis Arraez has been a Marlin for 12 games.
Arraez -- 1 cycle
Everyone else -- nada cycles! pic.twitter.com/JRI9NdhaxJ
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) April 12, 2023

After playing for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, Arraez has gotten off to a quick start to the 2023 season. Through 11 games he's batting .500/.571/.556, leading the league with 18 hits.

Miami acquired Arraez in a four-player deal with Minnesota in January. The Twins received a pair of prospects in the deal along with right-hander Pablo Lopez, who has also started the season strong. allowing just a single earned run in his first two starts. It's early but it appears to be a trade that benefited both teams.

The Marlins knew they were adding an impact bat in Arraez. The 26-year-old (his birthday was on Sunday) won the AL batting title last season with a .316/.375/.420 line. He also took home a Silver Slugger and received MVP votes.

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