MLB trade deadline: Phillies add Luis Arraez as table-setter for Harper and Schwarber
Summary
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired Luis Arraez, a top batter from the San Francisco Giants, to help improve their offense alongside Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. Other MLB teams, including the Dodgers, Yankees, Cubs, and Blue Jays, have also made key trades before the trade deadline.Key Facts
- Luis Arraez leads the National League with a batting average of .324 in 2026.
- Arraez was signed by the Giants to a $12 million, one-year deal before the season.
- The Phillies traded for Arraez and reliever Caleb Kilian, giving up two minor leaguers.
- Kyle Schwarber ranks second in the majors with 33 home runs, but has fewer runs batted in (RBIs).
- Bryce Harper has 66 RBIs this season for the Phillies.
- The Phillies also acquired left-handed reliever Brooks Raley from the New York Mets.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers added two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to their team.
- Other notable trades include the Yankees adding Luis García Jr., the Cubs acquiring Kevin Gausman, and the Blue Jays getting pitcher José Soriano.
- The MLB trade deadline was Monday at 6 p.m. Eastern Time.
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