Giants Sign Three-Time Batting Champ Luis Arraez to $12M Contract

Luis Arraez has agreed to a one-year, $12 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, pending a physical. The three-time batting champion, who played mostly first base for San Diego last season, is expected to be San Francisco's starting second baseman in 2026, a role he hasn't primarily held since 2023. Last season, Arraez led the NL with 181 hits, batting .292 with a .719 OPS, 8 HR, 61 RBI, 66 runs, and 11 SB, striking out only 21 times in 675 PAs. He's anticipated to maintain an everyday role and hit for a high average with the Giants.