Giants’ Luis Arraez Leaves Game With Right Wrist Injury Following Collision with Orioles’ Dylan Beavers
The San Francisco Giants are facing a potential setback in their lineup as star second baseman Luis Arraez was forced out of the game on April 11, 2026, against the Baltimore Orioles. The 29-year-old suffered a right wrist contusion, triggering alarm bells in San Francisco.
The injury occurred during the bottom of the fourth inning when Arraez was kicked in the right hand by Orioles designated hitter Dylan Beavers, who was running to second base on a shallow ground ball. Despite the painful interference, Arraez initially remained in the contest and managed to record a single to right field in the top of the fifth. However, he was removed in the bottom of the fifth inning, with Christian Koss entering the game as a defensive replacement at second base.
This wrist injury is a significant blow to the Giants, as Arraez has been maintaining a hot April, batting .302 with a .735 OPS over 14 games. His ability to maintain high-level contact at the plate has been a primary offensive tool for San Francisco this season, making any time missed a major concern for the club.
Koss, a 28-year-old utility infielder, is expected to notice increased playing time at second base. Last season, Koss appeared in 76 games for San Francisco, hitting .264 with three home runs and 23 RBI.
Arraez brings an elite pedigree to the Giants’ roster. He holds the distinction of being the first player in MLB history to win three consecutive batting titles with three different teams, capturing the American League crown with Minnesota in 2022 and following up with National League titles although playing for Miami in 2023 and San Diego in 2024. This loss of availability creates concerns in San Francisco as the team monitors the recovery of their contact-hitting specialist.
