Former Padre Luis Arraez signs with Giants

Three-time batting champion inks one-year, $12 million deal with NL West rival

Jan. 31, 2026 at 8:31pm

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Luis Arraez, the three-time batting champion, has signed a one-year, $12 million contract to join the San Francisco Giants, according to a report from El Extrabase. The 28-year-old Arraez spent the 2025 season with the San Diego Padres, batting .292 with a .327 on-base percentage and .392 slugging percentage.

Why it matters

Arraez is one of the most consistent hitters in baseball, winning three batting titles in his career. His move to the Giants, a division rival of the Padres, will strengthen San Francisco's lineup and provide a formidable challenge for San Diego as they compete in the NL West.

The details

Arraez's new contract with the Giants represents a $2 million pay cut from the $14 million he made with the Padres in 2025. The one-year deal will have Arraez playing second base for San Francisco after primarily playing first base for San Diego last season.

  • Arraez won his third batting title in 2024 after being traded from the Miami Marlins to the San Diego Padres.
  • In 2025, Arraez batted .292/.327/.392 for the Padres.
  • Arraez has signed a one-year, $12 million contract with the San Francisco Giants for the 2026 season.

The players

Luis Arraez

A 28-year-old infielder who has won three batting titles in his MLB career, most recently in 2024 with the Padres.

San Francisco Giants

A professional baseball team based in San Francisco, California, and a division rival of the San Diego Padres in the National League West.

San Diego Padres

A professional baseball team based in San Diego, California, who had Arraez on their roster in 2025.

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What’s next

Arraez will report to Giants spring training in the coming weeks to prepare for the 2026 MLB season.

The takeaway

Arraez's move to the Giants strengthens their lineup and creates an intriguing division rivalry with the Padres, as the three-time batting champion looks to continue his success in the NL West.