Phillies acquire Luis Arraez from Giants

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The Philadelphia Phillies acquired three-time batting champion Luis Arráez and right-hander Caleb Kilian from the San Francisco Giants, a deal first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan and confirmed by the Phillies. Philadelphia sent right-handers Ramón Márquez, their No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, and Marty Gair to San Francisco, the club announced. Arráez is expected to play second base, a move that will trigger an infield realignment: Alec Bohm to first base, Bryson Stott to third base, and Bryce Harper back to right field, according to reporting by Matt Gelb and team sources cited by Todd Zolecki. MLBTR criticized the move as a late “desperate flail,” saying the Phillies will weaken multiple defensive positions, still lack bullpen depth, and possess only three dependable starters. The Athletic and other outlets noted the swap gives Philadelphia an immediate offensive upgrade but forces rapid lineup and defensive adjustments with playoff implications for the final weeks of the season.

Bill

@billtwibh.bsky.social

In the future, everyone will have the joy of watching Luis Arraez slap singles around for their team for 15 minutes

8545d ago

Breathin' Orange Fire3

Luis Arraez is Spanish for Edwin Jackson

A Blog of Their Own3

I read "singles" as "singers" and those were a blissful few moments of fantasizing.

reuben2

it IS pretty fun. Too bad about all the other players on the team

Noah Gittell1

He has a .440 SLG this year!

Eugene Freedman1

This year he can field too, however Ron Washington, not included.

Ron!1

When's it going to be my turn with Arraez!

Jeff Passan Bot

@jeffpassanbot.bsky.social

BREAKING: The Philadelphia Phillies are acquiring second baseman Luis Arraez in a trade with the San Francisco Giants, sources tell ESPN.

5945d ago

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The Good Phight40

Wake up babe the Phillies are getting silly

Mike12

I guess it’ll be nice to have a guy who doesn’t strike out much. Maybe he can pitch the 8th inning too.

loctastic10

Venezuelan? that works. hashtag no more white boys

April Glick Pulito9

this one made me swear out loud

Joe Edinger8

Should I do an addendum to the Schwarber ratio that includes Arraez singles?

Sean3

Can someone please give this to me in NBA terms?

opearlz2

Go get that batting title! Thanks for being one of the only bright spots on the Giants this year 😢

the bad sports friend2

Goodnight sweet prince, at least you’ll be on my second favorite NL team.

Danielle Blake SUPPORTER OF ARSENAL FC, CHAMPIONS2

I knew he had to go but I loved him so much in the half a season he was here!! #SFGiants

Matt Gelb

@mattgelb.bsky.social

The Phillies are finalizing a trade for second baseman Luis Arraez, sources told The Athletic. It will include other pieces and prompt an infield realignment for Phillies, but they will have their offensive upgrade.

6945d ago

danob11.bsky.social3

Please send Turner to OF

adbennett25.bsky.social2

My money is on Stott to SS and Turner to OF, pending any other moves. Turner has been the biggest liability in the field, but his bat is coming around.

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Tash3

WHERE THE FIFA IS HE PLAYING AND DON'T TOUCH SOSA

Jayson Stark

@jaysonst.bsky.social

The Phillies were shopping for a RH outfield bat. They wound up with a LH bat who will force them to rearrange their whole infield. But he's so different from the rest of their lineup. Arraez: 21 strikeouts all season Kyle Schwarber: 22 strikeouts in his last 14 games

7645d ago

pinay-power.bsky.social7

Luis Arraez was one of about three bright spots in an otherwise dismal, depressing season for us #SFGiants fans. Terrific, disciplined ABs and hard work with Ron Washington has made him an excellent second baseman. Hope the Phillies and their fans treat him well.

Ryan Davies1

Good trade. I feel like this gives us the best chance to get swept by the Dodgers in the NLCS.

FNU Javert1

Just trade for Taylor Ward!!!!

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Grant Brisbee113

if the Giants weren't going to re-sign him, the best outcome was always to send him to philly, where you will still get to experience him through the magic (?) of everyone's social media feed being 50 percent Philadelphia sports

Pnut3

It's good process to ask a guy whose logged a total of 68 innings in the outfield in the last 4 years because he keeps getting hurt to move back to RF to make room for a guy who keeps having to sign 1 year contracts every off-season because no one values his skill

Sarah Langs

@slangsonsports.bsky.social

Being traded in the NL means Luis Arraez can still win a batting title (AL he would’ve not qualified in either distinct lg) Can he become the 1st in MLB history to win batting titles for more than 3 teams?

5645d ago

Susan Slusser

@susanslusser.bsky.social

Luis Arraez is gone but Ron Washington's work goes on: He was just doing drills with Osleivis Basabe, who will see time at 2B and 3B.

5845d ago

swmark78.bsky.social2

So...arm not broken? That's good.

Ecotype2

Wash is the hardest working guy in baseball 👏👏👏

Mr. Plumbean1

That warms my heart, Wash has been a treasure

Bob Nightengale

@bnightengale.bsky.social

Phillies are trading for three-time batting champion Luis Arraez of the San Francisco Giants and right-reliever Kaleb Kilian. The Giants will receive starter Ramon Marquez, the Phillies’ No. 4 prospect and reliever Marty Gair.

3945d ago

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Razzball37

Alec Bohm’s mom would like to welcome you to team, please give her your social security number and mother’s maiden name

thewalkingjohn.bsky.social2

Hopefully a right handed bat on the horizon.

Aaron Gleeman

@aarongleeman.bsky.social

This means old friend Luis Arraez will face the Twins in the Field of Dreams game next week. And the Phillies already had old friend Jhoan Duran.

4045d ago

Christopher Crawford

@myohwhy.bsky.social

Luis Arraez will either have a sandwich named after him or be the reason Philadelphia burns to the ground. No between.

2545d ago

Christopher Crawford5

The first time Sal from Bella Vista sees Arraez take two pitches down the middle and then ground out to second base will be okay. The 14th time will be catastrophic.

Old School Gentleman1

I can't wait to see Alex Cora managing the Phils in 2027 (after the long lockout)

Maria I. Guardado

@miguardado.bsky.social

The Phillies are acquiring 2B Luis Arraez and RHP Caleb Kilian from the Giants for RHP Ramon Marquez (Phillies No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline) and RHP Marty Gair, a source told @feinsand.bsky.social.

2445d ago

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Jeff Domingues3

It was going to happen. Don’t be a stranger, Luis Arraez. #SFGiants

Jon Heyman

@jonheyman.bsky.social

Luis Arraez will play 2B for Phillies. First choice appears to be: Stott to 3rd. Bohm to 1st. Harper to RF. Bryce has said he’s willing to go back to the OF. @MattGelb on Arraez/2B

3045d ago

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pork, cheese, broccoli rabe41

I’m going to continue to relentlessly beat the “trea turner to left field” drum

Jay Jaffe13

Sweet fancy Moses! Bohm may be better at 1B than 3B but his 77 wRC+ doesn't merit continued play. The others here are having lousy seasons defensively, business as usual for the Phillies, whose defense rated as the worst defense among contenders a month ago blogs.fangraphs.com/the-worst-te...

Ben K.5

Yikes really? Harper hasn't played right field with any regularity in 5 years.

amy ‘aburrimienta’ 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇷3

oh fuck his arm is gonna fall off

Charlie O'Connor

@charlieoconn.bsky.social

lol I've always thought Luis Arraez was hilariously overrated and now I have to root for him, wonderful

3345d ago

Sean Davis1

He gets on base and puts the ball in play, that alone should create a good amount more runs for this team. Hes been good defensively this year. They need more bats and bullpen help to have a shot, Wheeler and Sanchez are good enough starters they give you a chance to win any series.

gwen howerton

@kissphoria.bsky.social

luis arraez is like if you took a guy that would have played ball in the early 20th century and put him in the body of a venezuelan 29 year old

1945d ago

Tim Kelly

@timkellysports.bsky.social

Phillies strike, landing three-time batting champion Luis Arráez as first trade deadline day move

1945d ago

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Michele Bade2

A bat yay! A reliever yay! Not giving up too much yay! But why is Dave screwing with Stott???

Giants on NBC Sports Bay Area

@nbcsgiants.bsky.social

Luis Arraez was everything the Giants hoped he would be when they signed him in the offseason, which made the decision to trade him that much easier, @alexpavlovic.bsky.social writes

1845d ago

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