The rookie is headed for a stint on the disabled list with what team officials are calling a “small nondisplaced fracture” of his left wrist.
Advertisement
Outfielder Aaron Altherr was called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take Franco’s roster spot.
Franco suffered the injury after being hit by a pitch from Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Jeremy Hellickson during a game last week.
Franco’s injury is unfortunate since it could end the 22-year-old’s season prematurely. “So we’ll start playing him and see what happens”.
With Franco out, second baseman Cesar Hernandez moves to third and Chase Utley – who GM Ruben Amaro says now will remain a Phillie at least until the end of the season – moves back to second. 277 with 13 homers, 48 RBIs, 22 doubles and an OPS of.830.
Phillies beat writer: Meghan Montemurro is the Phillies beat writer for The News Journal. Despite early indications that the injury was not serious, Franco has not played since. In 77 games this season, Franco hit.
The one player the Phillies could not afford to lose from their lineup is potentially out for the season. I’m just going to take it day to day, see how he looks, see how comfortable he looks.
“I’m not feeling really good about it… but it happens in baseball”, Franco said following last night’s 8-5 loss to Toronto. But I don’t see any reason why it should.
Advertisement
“It’s a big blow”, Amaro said. “So I think he’s going to be fine over there for the time being”. Amaro expects Alfaro will be able to participate at some point during fall instructional league and play in winter ball. “He’s having a heck of a year”. It’s just six weeks – and he’ll still be getting his at-bats. He’s been playing great, a pretty strong force in the middle of the lineup.
