The San Francisco Giants had been aggressively looking for an improve at second base. They discovered a brief answer in Luis Arraez.
ESPN’s Jorge Castillo reported that the Giants agreed to phrases with Arraez on a one-year deal. Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase added that Arraez will obtain $12 million for 2026 and is predicted to play at second base.
Arraez had reportedly considered several offers earlier on Saturday, with a desire to returning to second base. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported that Arraez had rejected a number of multi-year presents to go to San Francisco to be able to return to the keystone.
Luis Arraez an intriguing match for San Francisco Giants
A 3-time batting champion and three-time All-Star, Arraez had one other strong displaying in 2025. He posted a .292/.327/.392 batting line over his 675 plate appearances for the Padres, hitting eight homers and 30 doubles whereas stealing a career-high 11 bases.
The Giants could also be an ideal match for Arraez. Oracle Park has been the second-most troublesome park to hit a house run in over the previous three seasons (park issue of 82, league common is 100). Nonetheless, the Giants’ house is the sixth-best park for singles (park issue of 104) and the Eleventh-best for doubles (park issue of 102). That historical past suits the kind of participant Arraez has been all through his profession.
A one-year deal might not imply that the Giants are a one-year cease for Arraez. Third baseman Matt Chapman had signed a one-year, $18 million contract with the Giants in 2024 earlier than agreeing to a six-year, $151 million extension. If Arraez can carry out at his accustomed stage, the well-traveled infielder may additionally discover a residence in San Francisco.
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