On Monday night, the Philadelphia Phillies will begin a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park.
Most recently, the Phillies won the series finale 6-4 against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.
Luis Arraez came off the bench on Sunday after Bryson Stott had to exit the game. He went 0-for-1 in the win.
Philadelphia Phillies Announce Luis Arraez Decision
Ahead of the series opener against Seattle, the Philadelphia Phillies have announced their starting lineup.
K. Schwarber DH T. Turner SS B. Harper RF L. Arraez 2B A. Bohm 1B B. Stott 3B B. Marsh LF J. Realmuto C J. Crawford CF
Z. Wheeler SP
Underdog MLB posted on X: “Phillies 8/24 K. Schwarber DH T. Turner SS B. Harper RF L. Arraez 2B A. Bohm 1B B. Stott 3B B. Marsh LF J. Realmuto C J. Crawford CF Z. Wheeler SP”
After originally being meant to get the day off on Sunday, Arraez is back in the starting lineup and playing second base. Meanwhile Stott, who had to depart Sunday’s game after fouling a ball of himself, is back in the lineup and did not miss any game time.
Since being traded to the Phillies, Arraez has a .311 batting average and a .784 OPS.
Overall, the four-time All-Star is batting .322 with 159 hits, 28 doubles, seven triples, six home runs, 63 runs, 54 RBIs and 10 stolen bases in 123 games.
His .322 is the best in MLB and he also leads the league with 159 hits.
Phillies Right Now
After sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals, the Philadelphia Phillies improved to 73-58 on the season. They are now only three games behind the Atlanta Braves in the National League East. The Phillies have gone 9-1 over their last 10 games, as they have swept their last three opponents.
Right-hander Zack Wheeler is set to make his 22nd start this season. He enters Monday’s game with a 10-4 record and a 2.92 ERA in 120.1 innings.
Mariners Right Now
Meanwhile, the Seattle Mariners have also announced their starting lineup.
R. Arozarena LF D. Canzone RF J. Rodríguez CF J. Naylor 1B T. Ward DH C. Raleigh C C. Young 2B W. Wilson 3B B. Rodden SS
L. Gilbert SP
Underdog MLB posted on X: “Mariners 8/24 R. Arozarena LF D. Canzone RF J. Rodríguez CF J. Naylor 1B T. Ward DH C. Raleigh C C. Young 2B W. Wilson 3B B. Rodden SS L. Gilbert SP”
At 62-69 the Mariners are in third place in the American League West. They have gone 6-4 over their last 10 games. They are three games behind the Houston Astros in the American League West.
Philadelphia Phillies Announce Luis Arraez Change Before Mariners Series