What happened: Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez exited Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers with a sprained left ankle. Arraez turned his ankle in the dirt while diving to avoid a tag from Jake Bauers on a wide throw by Cooper Pratt in the sixth inning. He required assistance to walk off the field and was unable to put weight on his left foot.
Why it matters: The injury threatens the availability of Philadelphia's top trade deadline acquisition just as the postseason approaches. Arraez currently leads the National League with a .310 overall batting average.
By the numbers: In 188 plate appearances with Philadelphia, Arraez is slashing .283/.314/.376 with 10 doubles, two home runs and 21 RBIs. The Phillies are 81-71 this season.
What to watch: The Phillies announced the initial diagnosis of a sprain. The organization will provide further updates on his status as they become available.