Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Luis Arraez, 29-year-old second baseman for the San Francisco Giants, has returned to prime form after signing a one-year, $12 million contract. Despite missing two games due to left thumb soreness from a swing, Arraez has been one of the Giants' best performers. He is hitting .316 with a wRC+ of 109, leads the team with a .330 average and 2.5% strikeout rate, and is tied for the MLB lead in Outs Above Average at any position. He has made good on offseason promises to improve defensively at second base. After the Giants' off-day Thursday, he was expected to return to the lineup Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Giants' offense has struggled overall (ranked last in MLB in runs, OBP, OPS, and stolen bases), but Arraez has been a bright spot.
Strengths
- + Hitting .316 with wRC+ of 109
- + Tied for MLB lead in Outs Above Average at any position
- + Leads Giants with .330 batting average
- + 2.5% strikeout rate leads the team
- + .763 OPS ranks second among qualified Giants
- + Improved defensive performance at second base
- + One of Giants' best hitters despite team's offensive struggles
- + Returned to prime form after signing with Giants
Weaknesses
- - Left thumb soreness from swing
- - Missed two consecutive games (Tuesday and Wednesday)
- - No home runs yet this season
- - Giants' overall offensive struggles (ranked last in MLB in runs, OBP, OPS, stolen bases)
- - Team record of 14-23 entering Friday games
Injury Status: day-to-day
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