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Luis Arraez of the San Francisco Giants.<\/p>\n
The San Francisco Giants<\/a> lost 4-3 on a walk-off bunt against the Kansas City Royals on Monday. They tied the game in the top of the 9th inning after shortstop Willy Adames hit a two-run home run.<\/p>\n It marked their third consecutive loss. The Giants dropped to 42-58, the third-worst record in the National League. San Francisco announced their lineup ahead of Tuesday\u2019s game against the Royals, which features a surprise change.<\/p>\n San Francisco Giants Announce Luis Arraez Lineup Change<\/p>\n Everyday second baseman Luis Arraez was not listed in the Giants\u2019 lineup. Instead, 28-year-old Christian Koss will start at second base and bat ninth in the order.<\/p>\n SF at KC<\/p>\n Heliot Ramos \u2013 LF The first conclusion for Arraez not being in the lineup today is that he is injured or needs rest. But the Giants are playing just their fifth game since the All-Star break.<\/p>\n Arraez, who recently made his fourth All-Star team, also started at second base on Monday and played the whole game. He was the Giants\u2019 leadoff batter and went 0-for-4 in yesterday\u2019s loss.<\/p>\n GettyLuis Arraez of the San Francisco Giants.<\/p>\n Latest Luis Arraez Trade Rumors<\/p>\n The 8-year MLB<\/a> veteran has become one of the most obvious trade candidates. He is on an expiring $12 million contract with the Giants. In addition, San Francisco\u2019s odds to make the playoffs are dwindling.<\/p>\n Arraez has proven to be one of the team\u2019s best positional players this season, thanks to his significant defensive improvement at second base. The 29-year-old has provided Gold-Glove-caliber defense along with his elite bat-to-ball skills.<\/p>\n Earlier today, ESPN\u2019s Jeff Passan released his updated top 100 trade candidate list<\/a>. Arraez was named the 10th best player who could get moved, with a 95 percent chance of being traded.<\/p>\n Passan wrote (via his story)<\/a>: \u201cArraez has done more to improve himself in the eyes of teams than perhaps anyone on this list. His second-base defense this year is among the best in the league. Teams also understand how valuable putting the ball in play can be in the postseason, and nobody is better at that than Arraez, who is going to lead MLB in strikeout rate for the fifth consecutive season. With experience at first base, as well, Arraez\u2019s versatility expands his market, positioning him to join his fifth team in five years.\u201d<\/p>\n Passan listed the Tampa Bay Rays, Washington Nationals, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees<\/a>, Toronto Blue Jays, Arizona Diamondbacks, Cleveland Guardians and Pittsburgh Pirates as likely destinations for Arraez\u2019s services.<\/p>\n GettyManager Tony Vitello and the San Francisco Giants have a handful of potential trade chips.<\/p>\n What\u2019s Next for the Giants<\/p>\n The Giants face the Royals in game two of their three-game series in Kansas City. Right-hander Tyler Mahle (2-8, 5.31 ERA) takes the mound for San Francisco against Kansas City righty Luinder Avila (4-3, 5.08 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 4:40 p.m. PST.<\/p>\n San Francisco will conclude their series on Wednesday when they face the Royals at 11:10 a.m PST.<\/p>\n The team will then have a six-game homestand against the Los Angeles Angels<\/a> and Milwaukee Brewers.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tKyle Har<\/a> is a sports reporter focused on the MLB and NFL, covering the San Francisco Giants and San Francisco 49ers for Heavy.com. He has four years of experience as a sports radio producer at KNBR in San Francisco and works as a co-host for their Warriors postgame show, “Dubs OT,” and weekly Warriors talk show “Just Dubs.” More about Kyle Har<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Getty Luis Arraez of the San Francisco Giants. 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\nBryce Eldridge \u2013 DH
\nCasey Schmitt \u2013 3B
\nRafael Devers \u2013 1B
\nWilly Adames \u2013 SS
\nJung Hoo Lee \u2013 RF
\nJes\u00fas Rodr\u00edguez \u2013 C
\nDrew Gilbert \u2013 CF
\nChristian Koss \u2013 2B
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