Arraez Joins Phillies, Thanks Harper for Move

Arraez, a three-time batting champion and four-time All-Star, batted an NL-best .324 with just 21 strikeouts in 105 games with the Giants this season. He'll bat in the cleanup spot behind Harper, while Harper moves back to right field from first base, with Alec Bohm moving from third to first and Bryson Stott shifting from second to third. newsbetting.club

The acquisition required Philadelphia to revamp its defensive lineup, but Arraez remains focused on his approach. "I love to put the ball in play," he said. "I hate strikeouts." As the Giants were 17 games under .500, Philadelphia is in position for an NL wild card, and Arraez is eager to contribute. "I can't wait," he said.