Rays pursue All-Star second baseman Luis Arraez from Giants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 8:18 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays have emerged as the leading candidate to acquire All-Star second baseman Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants. Arraez, who boasts a.328 batting average this season, has been a significant contributor with 136 hits and 23 doubles. The Giants are expected to be sellers at the trade deadline, making Arraez available. In addition to the Rays, teams like the Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, and Texas Rangers are also showing interest in the infielder. If the Rays can secure a deal, Arraez would likely fill their second base position and strengthen their lineup moving forward.
- •Rays are favorites to trade for Luis Arraez from the Giants.
- •Arraez leads the league with a.328 batting average this season.
- •He has 136 hits, 23 doubles, and four home runs.
- •Other teams interested include the Phillies and Red Sox.
- •The Giants are expected to sell, increasing trade possibilities.
- 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Rays considered 'heavy favorite' to trade for .328 batting-average All-Star 2B
"The Rays are the frontrunners in pursuit of an All-Star second baseman.
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