Phillies acquire Arraez and Kilian in trade with Giants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:10 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
On August 3, 2026, the Philadelphia Phillies completed a significant trade, acquiring infielder Luis Arraez and pitcher Caleb Kilian from the San Francisco Giants. In exchange, the Phillies sent Ramon Marquez and Marty Gair to the Giants. Arraez is expected to bolster the Phillies' offense, known for his contact hitting and defensive skills. Kilian, adding depth to the bullpen, features a fastball averaging nearly 97 mph and has two strikeout pitches. The trade addresses Philadelphia's pressing offensive needs but raises concerns about potential defensive shifts.
- •Phillies acquire Luis Arraez and Caleb Kilian from Giants.
- •Ramon Marquez and Marty Gair are sent to San Francisco.
- •Arraez is noted for contact hitting and improved defense.
- •Kilian brings high velocity and strikeout potential to the bullpen.
- •Trade aims to enhance Phillies' competitiveness for October.
- 10:10 PMYahoo Sports — Grading the Phillies’ trade deadline
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