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MLB trade deadline: Phillies add Luis Arraez as table-setter for Harper and Schwarber

The Philadelphia Phillies took a big swing early Monday, acquiring three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco…

The Philadelphia Phillies made a significant trade on the MLB trade deadline, acquiring three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants. The move is aimed at setting up opportunities for sluggers Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, who are currently struggling with their offensive production. Arraez, who is hitting an NL-best .324 this season, signed a $12 million, one-year deal with San Francisco earlier in spring training.

Additionally, the Phillies also acquired reliever Caleb Kilian from the Giants, and made a separate trade for left-handed reliever Brooks Raley with the New York Mets. Meanwhile, other teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees, and Chicago Cubs also made moves to bolster their rosters ahead of the deadline.

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