Phillies trade for Arraez, move Harper to right field
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The Philadelphia Phillies acquired three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants. The trade led the team to move Bryce Harper from the infield to right field.
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants in a trade announced on August 3, 2026.2,1 The trade marked Arraez's fifth team in five years, according to ESPN's report.2 Following the trade, the Phillies announced that Bryce Harper would move from the infield to right field to accommodate Arraez at second base.3,1
ESPN reported that Harper would "ease" back into playing right field as part of the adjustment.3
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