Luis Arraez

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.

Luis Arraez is not in the lineup for the San Diego Padres against the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Arraez will receive the night off for rest purposes, with Donovan Solano batting second and starting at first base for manager Mike Shildt against the Diamondbacks Saturday.

Luis Arraez went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a triple, one RBI, and a run scored in the Padres' 5-3 victory over the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact

This performance underscores his consistent ability to put the ball in play and utilize the whole field, enhancing his value in formats that reward hitting for average and extra-base hits. With a season batting average now sitting at .314 and his knack for making contact (striking out in only 4.2% of his at-bats), Arraez remains a top-tier option in fantasy leagues, particularly in rotisserie formats where his multi-hit games can significantly impact a team's standing in batting average and runs scored categories. His limited power and speed numbers, however, cap his ceiling in categories-based leagues.