Luis Arraez is a pending free agent, and the San Diego Padres' choice is clear. They need to move on from the veteran first baseman in 2026.
Sure, Arraez hits for a high batting average. The issue is, there's not a whole lot else that he does well. His defense is below average, he does not walk, and he does not hit for any power.
Why the Padres must pass on a 2026 Luis Arraez reunion
His batting average has also significantly dropped off from his .354 average in 2023. In 2024, he still led the NL with a .