Multiple outlets report that the San Francisco Giants trade second baseman Luis Arraez to the Philadelphia Phillies ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The Athletic, Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, and others say the deal sends Arraez from San Francisco to Philadelphia as the Phillies look to strengthen their offense for their postseason push. CBS Sports and other reports note that Arraez has expressed a desire to remain at second base. Several sources also report that the Phillies receive Arraez along with right-hander Caleb Kilian as part of the transaction. Yardbarker attributes the trade details to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Yahoo Sports reports that Arraez is a three-time National League batting champion and has been producing at the plate this season, citing a batting average around .324 with additional power and run production. The reports consistently describe Arraez as an accomplished hitter and the trade as a move to add a proven bat to the Phillies’ lineup while the Giants part with a veteran infielder.
Giants trade Luis Arraez to Phillies for Caleb Kilian, reports say
Multiple outlets report that the San Francisco Giants trade second baseman Luis Arraez to the Philadelphia Phillies ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The Athletic, Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, and others...
- Reports say the San Francisco Giants trade second baseman Luis Arraez to the Philadelphia Phillies.
- Reports state the Phillies also receive right-hander Caleb Kilian in the deal.
- Outlets describe Arraez as a three-time National League batting champion.
- Reports say Arraez has indicated he wants to remain at second base.
- Multiple sources frame the move as the Phillies adding offense for a playoff push.
The Philadelphia Phillies had been relatively quiet ahead of the Aug. 3 (6 p.m. EST) trade deadline, but that all changed Monday morning. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Phillies are acquiring second baseman Luis Arraez and right-hander Caleb Kilian from the San Francisco Giants.
33 minutes agoThe Phillies have acquired three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants in a move for the proven bat Philadelphia's lineup needed in its chase for a fifth straight trip to the playoffs and first World Series championship since 2008, according to multiple reports. Arraez is batting a National League-best .324 with four homers and 47 RBIs with an .801 OPS. Arraez has 25 walks to 21 strikeouts this season.
44 minutes agoPhillies bolster lineup with three-time batting. champion Luis Arraez.
1 hour agoLuis Arraez will finish the season with a contender.
1 hour agoArraez has insisted he wants to remain at second base
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