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MLB trade deadline: Phillies add Luis Arraez as table-setter for Harper and Schwarber
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk David Brandt, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway 324 batting average, the best in the National League.
The Philadelphia Phillies have made a significant move, acquiring Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants. 324 batting average, the best in the National League. This addition is expected to create more scoring opportunities for the Phillies' power hitters, Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber.
The team has been looking to improve its on-base percentage, which is currently the second lowest in the majors. Further details about the trade and its implications for the Phillies' season are available from multiple reports. The acquisition of Arraez and reliever Caleb Kilian is seen as a significant step for the team, but more information can be found through the original source.
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Category: local Published: August 3, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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