Bendix, who praised Arraez as a player and human being, conceded that it was a tough move to make on several levels. Still, he defended it as a necessary one in order to "get the organization to the level of long-term sustainable success" that he envisioned when he took over the reins last November.

The San Diego Padres are acquiring two-time All-Star Luis Arraez from the Miami Marlins in a blockbuster trade.