Giants' Luis Arraez Exits Orioles Game After Head Injury

The All-Star second baseman suffered a right wrist contusion and is listed as day-to-day.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 9:50am by

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San Francisco Giants second baseman Luis Arraez exited Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth inning after suffering a right wrist injury. Arraez was involved in an unusual play in the fourth inning where an Orioles baserunner inadvertently made contact with his throwing hand, resulting in runner's interference. Arraez remained in the game but was eventually replaced by Christian Koss. X-rays were negative, and Arraez is listed as day-to-day with a right wrist contusion.

Why it matters

Arraez has been an essential contributor for the Giants early in the season, batting .304 with a 0.4 WAR. As a three-time batting champion, his absence would be a significant blow to the Giants' lineup. The team has internal options at second base, including Casey Schmitt and Christian Koss, but Arraez's production will be difficult to replace.

The details

The incident occurred in the bottom of the fourth inning when a ground ball off the bat of Leody Taveras forced Arraez to make a defensive play. Orioles baserunner Dylan Beavers attempted to avoid the ball but inadvertently made contact with Arraez's throwing hand while jumping, resulting in runner's interference being called. Arraez still completed the play and threw out Taveras at first base, though he was visibly in discomfort and immediately required medical attention.

  • The incident occurred in the bottom of the fourth inning.
  • Arraez remained in the game and even contributed defensively shortly after, but the discomfort persisted.
  • Arraez returned to the plate in the fifth inning and hit a single to right field, finishing the game 1-for-3.
  • Arraez was replaced by Christian Koss in the bottom half of the fifth inning and did not return.
  • Postgame evaluations confirmed a right wrist contusion, and X-rays came back negative, with his status listed as day-to-day.

The players

Luis Arraez

A 29-year-old second baseman for the San Francisco Giants who has been an essential contributor early in the season, batting .304 with a 0.4 WAR. He is a three-time batting champion from 2022 to 2024 and had his best season in 2023, hitting .354/.393/.469 with a 4.6 WAR.

Dylan Beavers

An Orioles baserunner who inadvertently made contact with Arraez's throwing hand while jumping to avoid a ground ball, resulting in runner's interference.

Leody Taveras

The Orioles batter who hit the ground ball that led to the incident involving Arraez and Beavers.

Christian Koss

The Giants player who replaced Arraez in the fifth inning after he exited the game.

Casey Schmitt

A Giants player who is batting .324 with an .865 OPS and could see increased playing time at second base if Arraez misses time.

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What’s next

The Giants will monitor Arraez's condition and provide updates on his status. If he is forced to miss time, the team has internal options at second base, including Casey Schmitt and Christian Koss, who could see increased playing time.

The takeaway

This injury to Luis Arraez is a significant concern for the Giants, as he has been a key contributor to their lineup early in the season. The team will need to closely monitor his recovery and determine if he will miss any extended time, which could force them to rely more heavily on their depth at second base.