Overview
- Luis Arráez’s first game back in San Diego on Monday drew hugs, a tribute video, and loud cheers, and the Giants won the series opener.
- Arráez said he “talked a lot” with the Padres in free agency but picked the Giants because they offered everyday work at second base.
- He signed a one-year contract reported at $12 million, which local reporting says was more than San Diego could offer this offseason.
- In San Diego, second base was held by Jake Cronenworth, so Arráez had been used mostly at first base rather than at his preferred spot.
- Padres updates: top reliever Jason Adam advanced his rehab and could return soon after his April 8 IL date, and infielder Sung-Mun Song has logged three rehab games after an oblique issue.