Padres trade for Marlins All-Star Luis Arraez
Blockbuster trades usually don’t happen before Memorial Day in Major League Baseball . But, AJ Preller is known for taking big swings. The Padres GM went for the fences again on Friday night.
Preller worked a deal with the Miami Marlins to bring 2-time batting champion Luis Arraez to San Diego for a package of prospects. Arraez made history when he led the American League in batting average in 2022 with the Twins, was dealt to the Marlins in the off-season, and led the National League in batting in 2023 to become the first player ever to win back-to-back batting titles in different leagues.
It would appear he’s exactly what the Friars need offensively, a guy who specializes in getting on base and putting pressure on defenses. The question is, where will he fit in on defense? Arraez has spent most of his big league career at 2base but has played all four infield positions as well as left field. The Friars infield is so loaded they moved highly touted prospect Jackson Merrill from shortstop to centerfield during Spring Training.
The Friars could give Manny Machado some more time at DH as he continues to work his way back from elbow surgery, or this move might mean another trade is on the horizon.Local
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