# Arraez ankle injury threatens Phillies playoff hopes

> Phillies' Luis Arraez sprains ankle in game, but X-rays show no fracture as they chase wild card spot
- Title: Arraez ankle injury threatens Phillies playoff hopes · Mlb
- Summary: Phillies' Luis Arraez sprains ankle in game, but X-rays show no fracture as they chase wild card spot Phillies need Arraez to play for playoff chances with…
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- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/luis-arraez-exits-game-vs-brewers-with-injury
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## Injury in sixth inning
Luis Arraez rolled left ankle avoiding tag during play against Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt

> I'm hopeful that he can play
## X-rays negative
Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly confirmed X-rays showed no fracture for Arraez

> We'll see
## Playoff stakes
Phillies need to win and hope Padres or Diamondbacks lose to secure fifth straight postseason berth
## Team impact
Arraez hit cleanup behind Bryce Harper with .283 batting average and two home runs in 45 games
## Position shifts
Harper moves to right field, Bryson Stott to third, Alec Bohm to first after Arraez joins team
## Key takeaway

Phillies need Arraez to play for playoff chances with three games left