Overview
- The agreement is reported at one year and $12 million and is pending a physical, with an announcement expected this week.
- San Francisco secured assurances Arraez will start at second base after he declined multi-year offers focused on designated hitter duties.
- A three-time batting champion with a career .317 average, Arraez brings elite contact skills and the lowest strikeout rate among qualified hitters since 2019.
- Defensive metrics are a concern as Arraez has posted -60 Outs Above Average since 2019, likely prompting more late-inning use of defender Casey Schmitt.
- Recent underlying numbers dipped in 2025, and the move reduces the Giants’ need for a Brendan Donovan trade while a 40-man roster spot must be cleared to finalize the deal.