# Arraez Out for NL Wild Card Series

> Luis Arraez won't play in NL Wild Card Series due to ankle injury.
- Title: Arraez Out for NL Wild Card Series · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: 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.
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- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/luis-arraez-2026-nl-wild-card-series-roster
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- Topics: luis arraez, phillies, nl wild card series, ankle injury, don mattingly, triple a lehigh valley, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Phillies' Luis Arraez won't participate in NL Wild Card Series after spraining left ankle.