Career Timeline of Orlando Arcia: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 22, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Orlando Arcia made an impact.

Orlando Arcia is a Venezuelan professional baseball shortstop currently playing for the Colorado Rockies in MLB. He was signed by the Milwaukee Brewers as an international free agent in 2010, making his major league debut with them in 2016. Arcia was later traded to the Atlanta Braves during the 2021 season before joining the Rockies.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 22, 2010: Arcia Signed by Brewers as Free Agent

On October 22, 2010, Orlando Arcia was signed by the Milwaukee Brewers as an international free agent.

2010: Signed by Brewers

In 2010, the Milwaukee Brewers signed Orlando Arcia as an international free agent.

2011: Professional Debut

In 2011, Orlando Arcia made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Brewers.

2013: Returns to the field

In 2013, Orlando Arcia returned to play for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers of the Single-A Midwest League.

2014: Plays for Brevard County Manatees

In 2014, Orlando Arcia played for the Brevard County Manatees of the High-A Florida State League.

November 20, 2015: Arcia Added to Brewers 40-Man Roster

On November 20, 2015, the Brewers added Orlando Arcia to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.

August 2, 2016: Major League Debut

On August 2, 2016, Orlando Arcia made his major league debut.

2016: MLB Debut

In 2016, Orlando Arcia made his Major League Baseball debut with the Milwaukee Brewers.

2019: Arcia's 2019 Season

In 2019, Orlando Arcia batted .223/.283/.350 with 15 home runs and 59 RBI.

2020: Platoon Role for Arcia

In 2020, after the Brewers acquired Luis Urías, Arcia and Urías platooned at shortstop. Arcia appeared in 59 games in the COVID-19-shortened season.

April 6, 2021: Arcia Traded to the Braves

On April 6, 2021, Orlando Arcia was traded by the Brewers to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Patrick Weigel and Chad Sobotka.

September 2021: Arcia Rejoins Braves

In September 2021, as rosters expanded, Orlando Arcia rejoined the Atlanta Braves.

November 30, 2021: Arcia Agrees to Contract with Braves

On November 30, 2021, Orlando Arcia and the Braves agreed to a two-year contract worth $3 million.

2021: Traded to Braves

During the 2021 season, Orlando Arcia was traded to the Atlanta Braves.

March 20, 2023: Arcia Wins Starting Shortstop Job

On March 20, 2023, Orlando Arcia won the starting shortstop position for the Braves, leading to Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake being optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.