Giants' Luis Arraez named as possible trade candidate as deadline approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:38 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Luis Arraez has emerged as a significant trade target for the San Francisco Giants as the MLB trade deadline nears. Analyst Jim Bowden described Arraez, who has a contract worth $12 million, as an 'under-the-radar' candidate, despite his impressive performance this season, including a.320 batting average and 2.4 bWAR. With Arraez’s contract expiring and the Giants likely to sell off players, there is growing speculation about his future. Sources indicate that the trade interest for Arraez could be high given his strong showing in his current season.
- •Luis Arraez is viewed as a key trade candidate for the Giants.
- •He is hitting.320 this season and playing strong defense.
- •Arraez's contract expires after the season, increasing trade urgency.
- •Jim Bowden's remarks label him as 'under-the-radar' despite his visibility.
- •Giants are likely to be sellers as the trade deadline approaches.
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