Luis Arraez walked to the plate Monday night. He hit fourth for the Phillies against the Nationals. The team landed him from San Francisco hours before the trade deadline. Fans in Philly got up for him . They applauded loudly. Arraez took it in. After the final out, he said he was thankful. He joined a team in a tight playoff race and he gets the situation. The Phillies did not wait to move him around in the field, and they altered his spot in the field without delay.
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Luis Arraez bats cleanup in Phillies debut - NBC Sports
Luis Arraez bats cleanup in Phillies debut NBC Sports
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Luis Arraez grateful to be with Phillies in playoff race - ESPN
Luis Arraez grateful to be with Phillies in playoff race ESPN
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Luis Arraez receives standing ovation - MLB.com
Luis Arraez receives standing ovation MLB.com
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Luis Arraez flattered by reception by position-shifting Phillies - The Morning Call
Luis Arraez flattered by reception by position-shifting Phillies The Morning Call
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Why Phillies are batting contact-first Luis Arraez in cleanup spot after trade-deadline deal - Phillies Nation
Why Phillies are batting contact-first Luis Arraez in cleanup spot after trade-deadline deal Phillies Nation