The MLB trade deadline has come and gone. The fate of the biggest name on the block, two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal, was decided Saturday night, when the Los Angeles

The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired veteran infielder and three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants at the Aug. 3 Major League Baseball trade deadline, ESPN reports. Right-handed reliever Caleb Kilian is also going from the Giants to the Phillies in the trade.

Here's what we learned from a one-of-a-kind trade deadline, with invaluable perspective from current and former team executives.

The Philadelphia Phillies improved their roster at the trade deadline, but they didn’t do enough to meaningfully increase their chances of winning the World Series. Landing Luis Arraez adds one of baseball’s best contact hitters and gives the lineup another player who consistently gets on base.

Mike Trout's next team market on Kalshi lists the Philadelphia Phillies as a potential destination.

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The Philadelphia Phillies took a big risk when they dealt left-hander Matt Strahm to the Kansas City Royals. Eight months later, that decision is vindicated, as the Royals designated Strahm for assignment.