Arraez sidelined from Marlins’ lineup resulting from left ankle sprain

MIAMI — Luis Arraez, the All-Star infielder for the Miami Marlins, was unexpectedly faraway from the lineup on Tuesday night time in opposition to the New York Mets resulting from a sprained left ankle. The damage occurred when Arraez by accident stepped on a baseball throughout pregame drills. Previous to the incident, Arraez had a formidable batting common of .354, making him the present chief within the majors. Throughout Monday night time’s recreation, he additional solidified his success by hitting two singles, bringing his complete hits for the 12 months to 201. This achievement locations him amongst solely 4 different Marlins gamers who’ve reached the 200-hit mark in a season.

Arraez was acquired by the Marlins from the Minnesota group in a commerce that came about in January. Since becoming a member of Miami, the 26-year-old has performed a vital function within the group’s stunning efficiency and their rivalry for a spot within the postseason. As of Tuesday, the Marlins had been simply half a recreation away from securing the ultimate NL wild-card place.

Furthermore, Arraez, the reigning AL batting champion, goals to make historical past by turning into the primary participant to win consecutive batting titles in numerous leagues. Regardless of his ankle damage, his dedication and distinctive abilities have earned him well-deserved recognition on this planet of baseball.