Phillies land Luis Arraez from Giants in MLB trade deadline deal
Key Points:
- The Philadelphia Phillies are acquiring Luis Arraez, a three-time batting champion and left-handed infielder, from the San Francisco Giants along with right-handed reliever Caleb Kilian in exchange for starter Ramon Marquez, prospect Marty Gair, and Marquez.
- Arraez, hitting .324 this season with a strong on-base presence and contact hitting skills, will play second base for the Phillies, who plan to shift Bryson Stott to third base and Bryce Harper to right field.
- The Phillies also acquired left-handed reliever Brooks Raley from the Mets and continue to seek an additional veteran starting pitcher.
- Arraez, 29, is on a one-year, $12 million contract with the Giants and will be a free agent after the season unless the Phillies negotiate an extension.
- Arraez, nicknamed "La Regadera," has an eight-year MLB career with multiple teams, four All-Star selections, two Silver Slugger Awards, and a career batting average of .318.