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Arraez Out for NL Wild Card Series
Luis Arraez won't play in NL Wild Card Series due to ankle injury.
In brief
Luis Arraez won't play in NL Wild Card Series due to ankle injury. Phillies' Luis Arraez won't participate in NL Wild Card Series after spraining left ankle. Originally reported by Mlb.
Injury Impact
Luis Arraez celebrated Phillies' NL Wild Card victory with a plastic boot on his left foot.
Injury Details
He sprained his left ankle Thursday and has not swung a bat since.
Roster Change
Phillies' interim manager Don Mattingly confirmed Arraez won't play in Wild Card Series.
Replacement Player
Triple-A Lehigh Valley utility player Otto Kemp will take Arraez's spot.
Manager's View
Mattingly said Arraez was unable to hit today but still gets daily improvement.
Injury Context
Phillies have multiple injuries affecting roster depth and player availability.
The short version
Phillies' Luis Arraez won't participate in NL Wild Card Series after spraining left ankle.
