The San Francisco Giants and infielder Luis Arraez are in agreement on a one-year contract, according to Jorge Castillo of ESPN, giving the club a proven bat as it continues shaping its roster for the upcoming season.

Arraez, 28, has built a reputation as one of the most difficult hitters to strike out in Major League Baseball.

Across his career, the left-handed hitter has consistently posted elite contact rates, using a compact swing and advanced bat control to spray hits to all fields.

That skill set has led to multiple batting titles and made Arraez a valuable table-setter at the top or middle of a lineup. While Arraez’s offensive profile is built more on average than power, his ability to keep innings alive fits a Giants offense that has often struggled with consistency.

San Francisco has emphasized versatility and situational hitting in recent seasons, and Arraez’s approach offers a contrast to more swing-and-miss heavy bats throughout the league.

Defensively, Arraez has seen time at several infield positions, including second base, first base, and third base. Though his glove is not considered elite, his flexibility gives the Giants multiple options when constructing daily lineups.

His preference to see regular time at second base could factor into how the team aligns its infield moving forward.

From a roster-building perspective, the one-year agreement represents a low-risk move for both sides.

For the Giants, it allows them to add a proven major-league hitter without a long-term commitment, while also adding an offensive upgrade over Casey Schmitt, who is coming off wrist surgery earlier this past offseason.

For Arraez, the deal provides an opportunity to re-establish his value and potentially position himself for a longer contract down the road.

Arraez’s arrival also brings a veteran presence to the clubhouse.

Having played for multiple organizations and experienced both rebuilding and competitive environments, he adds experience that could benefit a roster blending established players with younger contributors.

As spring training approaches, the Giants will look to integrate Arraez into an offense that aims to be more consistent and disciplined at the plate.

If he produces at his usual level, then Arraez could quickly become one of San Francisco’s most reliable offensive pieces -- and a key factor in how the team navigates the 2026 season.

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