Luis Arraez labeled top trade candidate as deadline approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 1:50 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Luis Arraez of the San Francisco Giants is identified as the most likely player to be traded ahead of the MLB deadline on August 3, with a 95% chance of moving. Currently batting.323 with an.812 OPS, his strong second-base defense and low strikeout rate make him an attractive option for several teams. Eight potential landing spots include the Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Yankees. The Giants, who signed Arraez to a one-year, $12 million contract this season, may pivot to rebuilding with prospects in return for him. The trade market evaluation is ongoing as teams assess their season standings and needs in the coming days.
- •Luis Arraez has a 95% likelihood of being traded before August 3.
- •He is batting.323 with a.812 OPS this season.
- •Eight teams are seen as potential fits for Arraez.
- •Giants aim to acquire prospect capital through his trade.
- •Trade discussions intensify as teams approach the deadline.
- 1:50 AMYahoo Sports — Top MLB Insider Names #1 Most Likely Trade Candidate (95%), Names 8 Landing Spots
"The major league baseball trade deadline is less than two weeks away, and there have been a number of names […]
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