Luis Arraez is still looking for a job with spring training just less than three weeks away.
A three-time All-Star who is still very much in his prime, Arraez being an MLB free agent this deep into the offseason may be confounding to some, but it shouldn’t be long before he lands a new contract.
According to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, multiple teams have offers on the table for Arraez, with the three-time batting champion favoring a particular position.
“Luis Arraez is currently weighing one-year and multi-year offers from clubs, but sources say his priority is to return to second base, which could wind up being the determining factor in his decision,” wrote Feinsand in a post on X.
The 28-year-old Arraez played multiple positions in the infield in the 2025 MLB season with the San Diego Padres, but mostly spent his time at first base and as a designated hitter. While he’s an extremely dependable contact hitter, Arraez’s suspect defense and weak bat weigh down his overall value.
In the 2025 season, Arraez hit .292, but only had a .719 OPS, thanks to his below-average walk rate (5.0%) and unimpressive slugging percentage (.392). Moreover, he finished the 2025 season in the 4th percentile with a minus-9 OAA (Outs Above Average).
That being said, a hitter like Arraez will always find a job in the big leagues, and it should just be a matter of time before he puts pen to paper for a new contract.
