Yankees positioned to trade for Luis Arraez as Giants look to deal him
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:27 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The New York Yankees are emerging as potential suitors for Luis Arraez, who is likely to be traded by the San Francisco Giants. Arraez, a three-time batting champion, has had a strong 2026 season, hitting.326 with three home runs and 30 RBIs. His defensive improvement has made him attractive to multiple teams, including the Arizona Diamondbacks and Tampa Bay Rays. With Arraez set to become a free agent after this season, the Yankees view this trade opportunity favorably despite their crowded infield.
- •Luis Arraez expected to be traded by the Giants.
- •Yankees are among teams interested in acquiring him.
- •Arraez is hitting.326 with three homers this season.
- •He has shown notable defensive improvement.
- •Arraez will be a free agent after the season.
- 1:27 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees get good news on trading for Luis Arraez
"The San Francisco Giants are almost certainly going to deal him away.
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