Overview
- On Monday, July 13, at All‑Star media availability, Luis Arraez said he does not want to be traded and that any team acquiring him must play him at second base.
- Arraez is having an elite 2026 campaign, hitting about .330 with strong defensive metrics and an All‑Star nod, which has sharply increased his trade value.
- He signed a one‑year, $12 million deal this winter, a short contract that makes him an attractive, low-cost rental for contenders before the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
- Arraez does not have a no‑trade clause, so his position preference is not contractually binding and the Giants can still trade him to the offer they judge best.
- His defensive revival under infield coach Ron Washington helped reframe him as a true second baseman and that shift will shape which teams show interest and how the Giants weigh offers.