I know y’all love talking about the free agent polls. And I know y’all love talking about Luis Arraez. So this should be a very special day, indeed!
Arraez is another guy whose market is difficult to project. He was a bad defensive second baseman who was moved to first base until 2026, when he signed with the Giants to play second base. His defense at second base early in the season was excellent, though the numbers from month to month declined later in the season. He put up strong numbers for San
Francisco before being traded to Philadelphia, though the x-numbers didn’t support the performance. After going to the Phillies, his raw numbers were much weaker, though his x-numbers improved.
Arraez, from 2020-23, had an xwOBA that ranged from .340 and .357 each year. He put up a .330 xwOBA in 2024, then a .303 and .307 xwOBA the past two seasons. He’s elite at making contact and putting the ball in play. He doesn’t walk much, doesn’t hit for much power, and doesn’t run much, but if you’re looking for someone who avoids Ks and puts the ball in play, he’s your guy.
Once again, the projections vary greatly. Baseball America projects 1 year, $14 million for Arraez. The projections at Fangraphs have Arraez at 2 years, $38 million from Ben Clemens, and 3 years, $48 million from the median crowdsource. Kiley McDaniel projects Arraez at 3 years, $54 million. MLB Trade Rumors has Arraez at 3 years, $48 million.
We will go with the crowdsource/MLBTR figure of three years, $48 million for this exercise.
Should the Rangers sign Luis Arraez to a three year, $48 million deal?
Cast your vote below…
