Luis Arraez Signs $14 Million Deal with Padres

Luis Arraez has signed a one-year contract worth $14 million with the San Diego Padres for the 2025 season, successfully avoiding arbitration. The three-time batting champion batted .314 last season, winning the National League batting title and becoming the first player to secure three consecutive titles with three different teams. Alongside Arraez, the Padres also finalized terms with several other players, including Jason Adam ($4.8 million), Adrian Morejon ($2 million), and Luis Campusano ($1 million). Meanwhile, the Seattle Mariners reached an agreement with Randy Arozarena for $11.3 million, as he prepares for his fourth arbitration year despite a challenging 2024 season. The deadline for MLB teams to exchange contract figures with arbitration-eligible players was Thursday, prompting various settlements across the league. Arraez's impressive career statistics include a .323 batting average and 28 home runs over six seasons.