Padres acquire 2-time All-Star in blockbuster trade
Aug 8, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; A view of an official San Diego Padres New Era on field hat against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
The San Diego Padres are adding another incandescent player to their already star-studded roster.
The Padres acquired second baseman Luis Arraez in a trade with the Miami Marlins on Friday.
The Marlins are reportedly receiving three prospects and a relief pitcher in return. The trade is under medical review but is expected to be completed soon, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
BREAKING: The San Diego Padres are nearing a deal to acquire second baseman Luis Arraez from the Miami Marlins for a package of three prospects and a relief pitcher, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN. The trade is in medical review but is expected to be finalized soon.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) May 4, 2024
The return, per source: Dillon Head, Woo Suk-Go, Jakob Marsee, Nathan Martorella. On it: @CraigMish https://t.co/VnxhAkLdyT
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) May 4, 2024
Through 33 games this season, Arraez has hit .299 with 8 doubles and 5 RBIs. The 27-year-old Venezuelan has proven himself to be one of the best hitters in baseball. He won the batting title in each of his last two seasons.
Arraez led the majors with an astounding .354 batting average last season, which saw him earn his second All-Star nod and a few MVP votes.
The Marlins entered Friday’s contests with a 9-24 record — one of just three teams that had yet to breach the 10-win mark. It’s no surprise that Miami may be looking to sell high on their top players in order to acquire assets for the future.