Luis Arraez scratched from Marlins’ lineup because of left ankle sprain

By The Associated Press

Miami Marlins' Luis Arraez hits a single for his 200th hit of the season during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Lynne Sladky]

MIAMI (AP) — All-Star infielder Luis Arraez was a late scratch from the Miami Marlins’ lineup against the New York Mets because of a left ankle sprain. Miami manager Skip Schumaker said Arraez stepped on a baseball during pregame drills. Arraez began the day with a .354 batting average, best in the majors. In the series opener Monday night, he singled twice to give him 201 hits this year — making him the fourth Marlins player to reach 200 in a season. Acquired from Minnesota in a January trade, the 26-year-old Arraez has helped the surprising Marlins contend for a trip to the postseason. Miami entered Tuesday a half-game out of the final NL wild-card spot.