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Breaking Down the Luis Arraez Market and Why He's Still Unsigned
- Arraez remains unsigned entering February as MLB teams reassess his value in a power-leaning market.
- Padres shifted strategy by adding Sung-Mun Song, signaling a possible separation from Arraez.
- Arraez’s defense remains a hurdle, with negative defensive value figures cited by FanGraphs.
- Arraez maintains high offensive value, posting a wRC+ over 100 in each season and earning three All-Star selections.
- In 2025, Arraez posted a career-low 3.1% strikeout rate, the best in baseball that season.
- Arraez may find a path as a DH or everyday player with a two-year guarantee, if a club offers clarity on at-bats.
- The market could see a rebuilding club or an offense-hungry team gamble on Arraez for value at the deadline.
- Arraez’s hitting profile includes elite contact skills and strong batted-ball metrics, highlighted by his 99th percentile squared-up rate.
- Arraez remains a candidate for a two-path scenario: a deadline trade for value or immediate lineup impact with a new contract.
- The market remains fluid as teams assess contract length and role before committing to Arraez.
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