Luis Arraez

Luis Arraez said Wednesday that he feels like he has “a new thumb” following October surgery to repair a torn ligament, per Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Arraez played through significant pain in 2024 after injuring his left thumb on a slide in June but still managed to win his third consecutive batting title.

Fantasy Impact

Despite leading the league in average, Arraez saw a drop in production, hitting .314 with a dip in slugging percentage from previous seasons. Now healthy, he could see a slight bounce-back in 2025, but his fantasy value remains largely tied to batting average. With minimal power and speed contributions, he remains a one-category specialist best suited for points leagues and deep roto formats.

The Padres said they see Luis Arraez at first base this season.

Fantasy Impact

Arraez and Jake Cronenworth are both seen as every day players on the right side of the infield. Arraez had been in some trade rumors this offseason, but those appear to have gone away.

Luis Arraez is reportedly not seen as a fit for the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

Arraez had been linked to the Yankees in trade rumors. He is recovering from thumb surgery, but he's expected to make a full recovery by spring training.

Luis Arraez tweeted out on his personal account that he underwent surgery on his thumb after pushing through an injury for half of the season.

Fantasy Impact

Arraez added that he played through the pain. It would explain his struggles in the postseason where he hit just .226 after still hitting .340 in September. Arraez said the procedure went smooth, so he should be fully healthy heading into spring training.

Luis Arraez is back in the lineup for the San Diego Padres against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Arraez returns after sitting out for rest purposes Saturday, starting at first base and batting leadoff against the Diamondbacks for manager Mike Shildt Sunday.