{"id":386382,"date":"2026-07-04T21:43:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T21:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/386382\/"},"modified":"2026-07-04T21:43:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T21:43:14","slug":"san-francisco-giants-announce-luis-arraez-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/386382\/","title":{"rendered":"San Francisco Giants Announce Luis Arraez Change"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 17: Luis Arraez #1 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after a home run during the second inning against the Atlanta Braves in game two of a double header at Truist Park on June 17, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Saturday, the San Francisco Giants<\/a> will continue their series with the Colorado Rockies<\/a> in Denver.<\/p>\n

They are coming off a 15-3 loss on Friday.<\/p>\n

Luis Arraez<\/a> (who led off) finished with one hit, one strikeout and one run.<\/p>\n

San Francisco Giants Announce Luis Arraez Change\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyLuis Arraez #1 of the San Francisco Giants on deck during the MLB game at Chase Field on June 30, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

For Saturday\u2019s game, the Giants<\/a> have announced their starting lineup.<\/p>\n

Via Underdog MLB:<\/a> \u201cGiants<\/a> 7\/4 H. Ramos RF L. Arraez 2B C. Schmitt 3B R. Devers 1B J. Hoo Lee CF W. Adames SS B. Eldridge DH V. Bericoto LF E. Haase C R. Ray SP\u201d<\/p>\n

Giants 7\/4<\/p>\n

H. Ramos RF
\nL. Arraez 2B
\nC. Schmitt 3B
\nR. Devers 1B
\nJ. Hoo Lee CF
\nW. Adames SS
\nB. Eldridge DH
\nV. Bericoto LF
\nE. Haase C<\/p>\n

R. Ray SP<\/p>\n

Arraez has been moved down to the second spot in the order on Saturday.<\/p>\n

He is currently batting .326 with 106 hits, four home runs, 32 RBIs, 44 runs and six stolen bases in 82 games.<\/p>\n

The three-time MLB<\/a> All-Star is in the middle of his first season with the Giants<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Before the Giants<\/a>, Arraez spent time with the Minnesota Twins<\/a>, Miami Marlins<\/a> and San Diego Padres<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Social Media On Arraez\u2019s Strong Play\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyLuis Arraez #1 of the San Francisco Giants fields a ground-ball out against the Arizona Diamondbacks<\/a> during the sixth inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on June 30, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what people have been saying about Arraez recently:<\/p>\n

@ByMMonreal:<\/a> \u201cFun Fact: Luis Arraez has already tied his career high in fWAR in just 82 games this season. 2023: 3.4 fWAR 2026: 3.4 fWAR\u201d<\/p>\n

@MLBStats:<\/a> \u201cLowest strikeout rates in MLB: Luis Arraez: 3.6% Nico Hoerner<\/a>: 7.5% Sal Frelick: 8.9% Jung Hoo Lee<\/a>: 9.2%\u201d<\/p>\n

MLB:<\/a> \u201cLuis Arraez has gone 76 straight plate appearances without a strikeout \ud83e\udd2f\u201d<\/p>\n

@CodifyBaseball:<\/a> \u201cLuis Arr\u00e1ez is the first MLB player to have 40+ total bases and 0 strikeouts in a 17-game span since Adri\u00e1n Beltr\u00e9 in 2013. \ud83d\ude2e\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyLuis Arraez #1 of the San Francisco Giants bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oracle Park on May 27, 2026 in San Francisco, California.<\/p>\n

If the Giants<\/a> look to move Arraez, they could likely get a decent return.<\/p>\n

The 29-year-old is in the middle of his eighth season.<\/p>\n

SF Giants Right Now\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyLuis Arraez #1 and manager Tony Vitello of the San Francisco Giants look on against the New York Yankees<\/a> during the fifth inning on Opening Day at Oracle Park on March 25, 2026 in San Francisco, California.<\/p>\n

The Giants are the fourth-place team in the National League West with a 36-51 record in 87 games.<\/p>\n

They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 18-29 in 47 games on the road).<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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