MIAMI — Luis Arraez, the All-Star infielder for the Miami Marlins, was unexpectedly removed from the lineup on Tuesday evening against the New York Mets due to a sprained left ankle. The injury occurred when Arraez accidentally stepped on a baseball for the duration of pregame drills. Prior to the incident, Arraez had an impressive batting typical of .354, generating him the present leader in the majors. For the duration of Monday night’s game, he additional solidified his good results by hitting two singles, bringing his total hits for the year to 201. This achievement areas him amongst only 4 other Marlins players who have reached the 200-hit mark in a season.

Arraez was acquired by the Marlins from the Minnesota group in a trade that took location in January. Considering the fact that joining Miami, the 26-year-old has played a important part in the team’s surprising efficiency and their contention for a spot in the postseason. As of Tuesday, the Marlins have been just half a game away from securing the final NL wild-card position.

Furthermore, Arraez, the reigning AL batting champion, aims to make history by becoming the 1st player to win consecutive batting titles in diverse leagues. Regardless of his ankle injury, his dedication and exceptional expertise have earned him properly-deserved recognition in the globe of baseball.