Phillies acquire Luis Arraez from Giants at MLB trade deadline
10 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 3:04 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants in a trade on August 3, 2026. Arraez, a three-time batting champion, is having a strong season, currently leading the National League with a.324 batting average. The Giants are parting with Arraez as they look to restructure their team for the future. This trade also involves right-handed reliever Caleb Kilian moving to Philadelphia, while the Giants receive pitching prospects Ramon Marquez and Marty Gair.
- •Luis Arraez is a three-time batting champion.
- •He is currently batting.324 and leads the National League.
- •Arraez has played for five teams in five years.
- •Caleb Kilian also moves to the Phillies in the trade.
- •Giants acquire pitching prospects Ramon Marquez and Marty Gair.
- 3:04 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies beef up lineup with 3-time NL batting champion Luis Arraez from San Francisco
- 2:55 PMESPN — Sources: Phillies get 3-time batting champ Arraez
- 2:24 PMYahoo Sports — How Does Luis Arraez Fit On Phillies?
- 1:58 PMYahoo Sports — Why Phillies are trading for Luis Arraez in fascinating deal with Giants
- 1:54 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies acquire Luis Arraez in trade with Giants, report says
- 1:51 PMYahoo Sports — MLB trade deadline: Giants trade 2B Luis Arraez to Phillies
- 1:50 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Phillies trade for Luis Arraez
- 1:50 PMCBS MLB — Phillies acquiring Luis Arraez: Three-time batting champion headed from Giants to Philadelphia, per report
"The Phillies have acquired three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants in a move for the proven bat Philadelphia's lineup needed in its chase for a fifth straight trip to the playoffs and first World Series championship since 2008, according to multiple reports. Arraez is batting a National League-best .324 with four homers and 47 RBIs with an .801 OPS. Arraez has 25 walks to 21 strikeouts this season.
"The Phillies are acquiring three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the Giants in a move that has the second baseman joining his fifth team in five years, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
"Arraez, who signed a one-year deal with San Francisco last offseason, has bounced back with one of the best batting averages in baseball.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 3:04 PMPhillies beef up lineup with 3-time NL batting champion Luis Arraez from San Francisco
The Phillies have acquired three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants in a move for the proven bat Philadelphia's lineup needed in its chase for a fifth straight trip to the playoffs and first World Series championship since 2008, according to multiple reports. Arraez is batting a National League-best .324 with four homers and 47 RBIs with an .801 OPS. Arraez has 25 walks to 21 strikeouts this season.
- ESPNAug 3, 2026, 2:55 PMSources: Phillies get 3-time batting champ Arraez
The Phillies are acquiring three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the Giants in a move that has the second baseman joining his fifth team in five years, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 2:24 PMHow Does Luis Arraez Fit On Phillies?
The Philadelphia Phillies Are Reportedly Acquiring Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:58 PMWhy Phillies are trading for Luis Arraez in fascinating deal with Giants
This is a very interesting trade with some huge infield implications for the Phillies.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:54 PMPhillies acquire Luis Arraez in trade with Giants, report says
The Phillies are adding Luis Arraez to their lineup in a trade deadline day deal with the Giants, report says.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:51 PMMLB trade deadline: Giants trade 2B Luis Arraez to Phillies
Arraez, who signed a one-year deal with San Francisco last offseason, has bounced back with one of the best batting averages in baseball.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:50 PMReport: Phillies trade for Luis Arraez
Dave is awake!
- CBS MLBAug 3, 2026, 1:50 PMPhillies acquiring Luis Arraez: Three-time batting champion headed from Giants to Philadelphia, per report
Arraez has insisted he wants to remain at second base
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