NL Wild Card Series

Luis Arraez will not be on the roster for the National League Wild Card Series after being hampered by an ankle injury. The absence removes a noted contact hitter from his team's lineup at the start of the playoffs, and it remains unclear how long the ankle issue will keep him sidelined.

The Philadelphia Phillies have set their rotation for the National League Wild Card Series, with Jesús Luzardo getting the start in Game 1 and Cristopher Sánchez pitching Game 2. The announcement was made in Atlanta ahead of the postseason opener, as the club finalises its pitching plans for the playoffs.

The MLB postseason begins Tuesday with the American and National League Wild Card Series, but several star players are dealing with injuries that could shape the outcomes. MLB.com takes a look at which key names are hurting, how serious the issues are, and what their availability or diminished production could mean for their teams' chances of advancing.

The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves open the National League Wild Card Series on Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET, with the game airing on NBC and streaming on Peacock. MLB.com has published a fan FAQ covering how to watch, pitching matchups and series format as the playoffs begin. It is the latest postseason meeting between the NL East rivals.

With the MLB postseason's Wild Card Series underway, attention has turned to how injuries will affect several star players in both the American and National League brackets. MLB.com examines the key names whose health status could shape their teams' chances, leaving clubs and fans weighing lineups and rotations around uncertain contributors.

The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies will meet in the 2026 National League Wild Card playoff series. Full details for the matchup, including game times, TV channels, live streaming options and scores, are being published as the postseason begins, with two NL East rivals facing off in a best-of-three series.