SF Giants Player Review 2026: Luis Arraez was the player SF needed, but not the one it deserved

Writer Nick San Miguel reviews Luis Arraez's 2026 tenure with the SF Giants, arguing the second baseman excelled beyond expectations before being traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. Arraez played 105 games for San Francisco, batting .324 with four home runs and 43 RBIs while earning an All-Star selection. San Miguel praises Buster Posey and Ron Washington for trusting Arraez at second base, where he posted strong defensive metrics despite pre-season skepticism.

Looking toward free agency, San Miguel doubts the Giants will reunite with Arraez, expecting the front office to allocate pitching resources instead. Arraez originally signed a one-year, $12 million contract with San Francisco.