MLB Rumors: Yankees, Padres Not Discussing Luis Arráez Trade Amid Mets Buzz

The New York Yankees and San Diego Padres reportedly aren't expected to discuss a trade involving second baseman Luis Arráez.

According to SNY's Andy Martino, the Yankees "briefly" checked in with the Padres "last November" but the two sides haven't discussed a deal since. The New York Mets haven't entered negotiations with San Diego either but could still be on the lookout for a veteran infielder, per Martino.

Arráez and the Padres settled at $14 million to avoid arbitration on Thursday, via Robert Murray of FanSided.

The Mets could still be in play for the three-time All-Star, though. Martino noted on Thursday that Arráez may be viewed as a "stopgap first baseman" by the team if the front office can't re-sign Pete Alonso in free agency.

ESPN's Jeff Passan previously reported that the Yankees showed interest in Arráez as well as Gavin Lux, and their desire to add the Padres' infielder may have increased after Lux was dealt from the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Cincinnati Reds on Monday.

New York is still on the lookout for Gleyber Torres' replacement at second base, as Torres signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers on Dec. 27.

Arráez has won three consecutive batting titles, maintaining a career average of .323 and owning a .328/.371/.426 slash line since the start of the 2022 season.

Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that he's "not seen as a fit" with the Yankees, though.

Concerns may stem from his shaky defense as well as a lack of power at the plate, hitting just 22 home runs in 1,892 plate appearances over the past three years.

The Yankees will continue their search for a new starting second baseman for the 2025 season, but a potential Arráez acquisition doesn't seem to be on the horizon.