# Injury Impact on Wild Card Stars

> How injuries could reshape Wild Card Series matchups.
- Title: Injury Impact on Wild Card Stars · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: How injuries could reshape Wild Card Series matchups. Key players like Judge and Bregman face uncertainty as they return from injuries ahead of the Wild Card…
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## Wild Card Series Injuries
The AL and NL Wild Card Series begin Tuesday with key players uncertain due to recent injuries.
## Alex Bregman's Recovery
Bregman suffered facial fractures from a pitch incident on Sept. 20 but went 4-for-4 with two home runs in his second game back.
## Jesús Luzardo's Return
Luzardo returned from shoulder inflammation to pitch a clean eighth inning and said he’s prepared to give the team whatever they ask.

> prepared to give the team whatever they ask
## Jazz Chisholm Jr. Back
Chisholm returned from a sprained right thumb to go 2-for-10 with two RBIs and two walks in three games.
## Ceddanne Rafaela's Return
Rafaela returned from a quad strain to make diving catches after leaving with a hamstring cramp in his first game back.
## Robert Suarez's Status
Suarez returned from elbow discomfort but allowed a run in both appearances with velocity down more than one full mph.
## Aaron Judge's Rehab
Judge completed indoor hitting and throwing but needs expedited rehab from a right calf strain to play this week.
## Luis Arraez Out
Arraez sustained a sprained left ankle with an MRI that was 'not a great one' and will not play in the Wild Card Series.

> not a great one
## Key takeaway

Key players like Judge and Bregman face uncertainty as they return from injuries ahead of the Wild Card Series.