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Padres' Arraez Faces Free-Agent Uncertainty Despite Stellar Season

11/25/2025

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Luis Arraez, a San Diego Padres infielder, faces free-agent uncertainty despite elite contact hitting.
Arraez led the National League in hits in 2025 and posted a 100th percentile squared-up percentage.
ESPN's Jeff Passan says teams may undervalue him due to defense and lack of power.
Spotrac values him at five years, $70.5 million.
He missed the All-Star Game for the first time since 2021.

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Story summary

Luis Arraez, a San Diego Padres infielder, faces free-agent uncertainty despite elite contact hitting.
Arraez led the National League in hits in 2025 and posted a 100th percentile squared-up percentage.
ESPN's Jeff Passan says teams may undervalue him due to defense and lack of power.
Spotrac values him at five years, $70.5 million.
He missed the All-Star Game for the first time since 2021.