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Phillies Acquire Luis Arraez, Sign $12 Million Deal

8/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Phillies acquired Luis Arraez, Caleb Kilian and Brooks Raley, sending prospects to the Giants and Mets.
Arraez signed a one-year, $12 million deal and leads the NL with a .324 average, .360 OBP and 136 hits.
His arrival moves Bryson Stott to third, Alec Bohm to first and Bryce Harper to right field, with Harper telling Dave Dombrowski he would “do anything” for the team.

History

Historical Context

In 1993 the Phillies turned a last-place season into a 97-win NL East title, led by Curt Schilling and Lenny Dykstra and bolstered by trades of Mark Davis and José DeLeón. That roster overhaul, which swapped many prospects, set a pattern the club follows today by adding Luis Arraez, Caleb Kilian and Brooks Raley while dealing prospects to the Giants and Mets.

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Story summary

The Phillies acquired Luis Arraez, Caleb Kilian and Brooks Raley, sending prospects to the Giants and Mets.
Arraez signed a one-year, $12 million deal and leads the NL with a .324 average, .360 OBP and 136 hits.
His arrival moves Bryson Stott to third, Alec Bohm to first and Bryce Harper to right field, with Harper telling Dave Dombrowski he would “do anything” for the team.

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