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Luis Arraez Out of Giants Lineup With Right-Foot Contusion

Negative X-rays leave the Giants weighing how a short foot contusion may alter their trade-deadline leverage.

Overview

  • Arraez fouled a pitch off the arch of his right foot on Tuesday and left the game in the fifth inning after showing a noticeable limp.
  • Team tests reported X-rays were negative and Arraez was held out of the following game while receiving treatment and monitoring.
  • Manager Tony Vitello expressed guarded optimism that Arraez could return quickly and might be available as a pinch-hitter.
  • Casey Schmitt shifted to second base to replace Arraez and the club is also tracking outfielder Heliot Ramos as a potential lineup option.
  • Because Arraez is on a one-year deal and is viewed as the Giants’ top trade chip, even a short absence could reduce immediate market interest or change San Francisco’s timing and leverage before the late-July trade deadline.