Padres consider trading infielder Luis Arraez to Mariners in potential deal

The San Diego Padres are considering trading infielder Luis Arraez to reduce payroll. Arraez, known for his high batting average, is a target for the Seattle Mariners, who need a first baseman and have struggled with hitting. A proposed trade would send Arraez to Seattle in a cash-neutral deal. This arrangement could benefit both teams, allowing the Padres to acquire a prospect while the Mariners gain a consistent hitter. Arraez has a career batting average of .323 and rarely strikes out, making him an attractive option for the Mariners, who have ranked low in strikeouts for several seasons.