The Phillies pulled off a flashy trade for Luis Arraez and pitcher Caleb Kilian, hoping to inject immediate offense and depth — but both are hitting rough patches. Kilian’s sidelined with an oblique strain, while Arraez, who once dazzled with clutch hits, is in a 15-at-bat slump, going hitless despite making contact. His batted balls are finding gloves instead of gaps, costing the team crucial rallies — like a bases-loaded double play. Despite the frustration, the manager still believes Arraez will bounce back, as he’s too vital to the lineup to give up on now.

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