As reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Luis Arraez is on the move once again. According to Marlins insider Craig Mish, the Miami Marlins are set to trade Arráez to the San Diego Padres in exchange for three prospects and a relief pitcher. The Padres will be sending outfield prospects Dillon Head and Jakob Marsee, first baseman Nathan Martorella, and relief pitcher Woo-Suk Go to Miami as part of the deal.
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
Arraez, who previously won the AL batting title in 2022, was traded from the Minnesota Twins to Miami in January 2023. During his time with the Marlins, Arraez secured the NL batting title in 2023, hitting .354 in 147 games. This season, he’s been performing well, boasting a batting average of .299 with eight doubles and one triple in 33 games.
Primarily a second baseman, Arráez is versatile and can also play at first base, third base, and in the corner outfield. He’ll be joining a Padres team currently holding a 16–18 record and sitting in second place in the NL West.
