"Arraez's $12 million deal only runs for one year, but for him, the chance to play second was the deciding factor. That was the difference, Arraez said on Tuesday morning at Scottsdale Stadium after the team officially announced the deal. They gave me the opportunity. They trust me. They want me to go there and play my natural position. That's why I picked here."
"For all of Arraez's credentials as a hitter, the 28-year-old has been a poor defender his entire career. Since 2019, Arraez's -60 outs above average are the fewest among all defenders, and his -36 outs above average are the fewest among all second basemen. Arraez's last season as a full-time second baseman was 2023, where he was worth -11 outs above average. He sparingly played second base in '24 (42 games), then barely played there at all last season (14 games)."
Luis Arraez signed a one-year, $12 million contract with the San Francisco Giants to secure an opportunity to play second base. He prioritized playing his natural position over multi-year offers. Arraez has struggled defensively, posting -60 outs above average since 2019 and -36 among second basemen, with limited second-base reps in 2024 and last season. Despite the numbers, both Arraez and the Giants express confidence in his ability to play second. The Giants cited new infield coach Ron Washington and his track record with elite defenders as a reason for optimism.
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