The Philadelphia Phillies entered the postseason already short-handed at second base. Luis Arraez, acquired at the August trade deadline, is sidelined by a late-season ankle injury and will miss the Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves.
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez is sidelined for the Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves with an ankle injury. Beyond his immediate postseason absence, Arraez is projected to command a five-year, $100 million deal in free agency this winter, according to a rival executive cited by reporter Pat Ragazzo.
The impending free agent posted a .310 batting average and a career-high 4.1 WAR across the 2026 season. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski faces payroll decisions, balancing a potential $20 million annual salary for Arraez against needs for outfield power and bullpen depth.
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