Sep. 19, 2023 19:31 PM EST

Luis Arraez Scratched From Marlins' Lineup Because Of Left Ankle Sprain

Miami Marlins' Luis Arraez hits a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Lynne Sladky, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miami Marlins' Luis Arraez hits a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Marlins' Luis Arraez, right, is met by third base coach Jody Reed (33) as he rounds the bases on a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Marlins' Luis Arraez is congratulated after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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)
Miami Marlins' Luis Arraez, left, reacts after hitting 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)
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MIAMI (AP) — All-Star infielder Luis Arraez was a late scratch from the Miami Marlins’ lineup Tuesday night 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.

Arraez, the reigning AL batting champion, is attempting to become the first player to win consecutive batting titles in different leagues.

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