How the San Francisco Giants will lineup for 2026 after the arrival of Luis Arráez
The Giants land one of baseball’s most reliable hitters on a short-term deal as Arráez chooses position over long-term security.
Luis Arráez, a three-time batting champion, has agreed to a one-year deal with the San Francisco Giants worth $12 million and will play second base.
The 28-year-old turned down multiyear offers in order to return to second base after spending last season at first base with the San Diego Padres.
Giants, Luis Arraez reportedly agree to 1-year deal, per multiple reports including MLB Network insider @Joelsherman1. pic.twitter.com/14LIforaSF
— MLB (@MLB) February 1, 2026
Last season, Casey Schmitt, Tyler Fitzgerald and Christian Koss shared duties at second base for the Giants.Arráez has shown elite offensive consistency throughout his career, carrying a .317 batting average across his time in MLB. With the Padres last season, he hit .292/.327/.392 and collected 181 hits.
San Francisco had been searching for a second baseman for much of the offseason, with Brendan Donovan, Nico Hoerner and CJ Abrams among the names frequently mentioned in trade rumors.
Projected Giants lineup
| Position | Player | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2B | Luis Arráez |
| 2 | 1B | Rafael Devers |
| 3 | H.H | Willy Adames |
| 4 | 3B | Matt Chapman |
| 5 | RF | Jung-Hoo Lee |
| 6 | LF | Heliot Ramos |
| 7 | CF | Harrison Bader |
| 8 | DH | Bryce Eldridge |
| 9 | C | Patrick Bailey |
The projected Giants lineup after adding Luis Arraez pic.twitter.com/pMBzS3Uik6
— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) February 1, 2026
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