Giants Sign 3-Time Batting Champ Arraez to $12M Deal

Infielder Luis Arraez joins San Francisco on 1-year contract after leading NL in hits past 2 seasons.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The San Francisco Giants have finalized a $12 million, one-year contract with three-time batting champion Luis Arraez. The 28-year-old infielder led the National League in hits the past two seasons and is expected to be the Giants' new starting second baseman under new manager Tony Vitello.

Why it matters

Arraez is one of the most consistent hitters in baseball, winning batting titles in 2021, 2022, and 2023. His addition to the Giants' lineup gives them a proven offensive threat at second base as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season and compete in the NL West.

The details

Arraez, a left-handed hitter, batted .292 with eight home runs, 61 RBIs, 181 hits and 11 stolen bases for the San Diego Padres last year. The three-time All-Star spent his first five major league seasons with the Minnesota Twins before being traded to the Miami Marlins in January 2023. San Diego acquired him in May 2024.

  • Arraez and the Giants finalized the $12 million, one-year contract on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
  • Arraez led the National League in hits the past two seasons, in 2024 and 2025.

The players

Luis Arraez

A 28-year-old infielder and three-time batting champion who has led the National League in hits the past two seasons.

Tony Vitello

The new manager of the San Francisco Giants.

Randy Rodríguez

A right-handed pitcher for the Giants who was placed on the 60-day injured list to open a roster spot for Arraez.

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What’s next

Arraez is expected to be the Giants' starting second baseman when the 2026 MLB season begins.

The takeaway

The Giants have added one of the most consistent hitters in baseball in Luis Arraez, giving them a major offensive boost as they look to return to the playoffs in 2026 after a down year in 2025.