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Luis Arraez is on the move yet again, with the three-time batting champ who's hitting .324 in 2026 off to the Philadelphia Phillies. It makes complete sense that the San Francisco Giants are dealing the infielder given that they're not contending, and now Arraez joins an already-powerful Phillies lineup that could use an on-base presence.
As for the return? The Giants got back a pretty good prospect from the Phillies system, while Philly also nabbed Caleb Killian, a reliver with a 4.26 ERA in 44.1 IP. A solid deal for both sides, as we'll get into.
So won or lost this trade? What are the details? We've got all of that for you as we hand out grades for both sides.
Phillies get: 2B Luis Arraez, RHP Caleb Kilian
Giants get: RHP Ramon Marquez, RHP Mary Gair
We know the Phillies have power for days in their lineup -- Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper are having big years and Brandon Marsh has popped 16 dingers as has Trea Turner. So it's a good idea to add Arraez at the top of the lineup. He'll just keep hitting like he has and then score when any of those dudes knock him in. Giving up the No. 4 prospect in their system -- per MLB.com -- in Marquez isn't the highest of prices. Good work. GRADE: A
Arraez wasn't going to command a huge price given that he's a free agent after this season. I'd say getting a top-five prospect from any farm system is as much of a win as you're going to get out of this one. It'll do! GRADE: B
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Luis Arraez trade grades: Who won Phillies and Giants deal?
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As for the return? The Giants got back a pretty good prospect from the Phillies system, while Philly also nabbed Caleb Killian, a reliver with a 4.26 ERA in 44.1 IP. A solid deal for both sides, as we'll get into.
So won or lost this trade? What are the details? We've got all of that for you as we hand out grades for both sides.
Phillies and Giants trade details
Phillies get: 2B Luis Arraez, RHP Caleb Kilian
Giants get: RHP Ramon Marquez, RHP Mary Gair
Phillies trade grade
We know the Phillies have power for days in their lineup -- Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper are having big years and Brandon Marsh has popped 16 dingers as has Trea Turner. So it's a good idea to add Arraez at the top of the lineup. He'll just keep hitting like he has and then score when any of those dudes knock him in. Giving up the No. 4 prospect in their system -- per MLB.com -- in Marquez isn't the highest of prices. Good work. GRADE: A
Giants trade grade
Arraez wasn't going to command a huge price given that he's a free agent after this season. I'd say getting a top-five prospect from any farm system is as much of a win as you're going to get out of this one. It'll do! GRADE: B
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Luis Arraez trade grades: Who won Phillies and Giants deal?
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