What happened: Luis Arraez explicitly voiced opposition to playing corner infield for any acquiring club. The veteran explained his rationale in remarks reported by Feinsand: "Whatever team wants to give me the opportunity to help, it's going to be at second base. I don't like to go back to first base; I prepared my mind, I prepared my body to only play second base."

Why it matters: Positional demands narrow the pool of potential acquiring clubs during trade negotiations. Contenders seeking infield reinforcement must determine whether their current roster construction allows for defensive realignment.

What to watch: Future trade negotiations will depend on whether interested clubs agree to guarantee an everyday role at second base rather than first.