Philadelphia third baseman Maikal Franco has given the Phillies reasons to be optimistic during a terrible season.
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As CSNPhilly.com’s Jim Salisbury pointed out on Twitter, the injury could end Franco’s season, though that’s not yet official.
Franco, who was hit in the left wrist by Diamondbacks right-hander Jeremy Hellickson a week ago, has a fracture in the wrist, the Phillies revealed Tuesday.
While most of his teammates have struggled this season, 2015 has been a breakout year for the 22-year-old. 830 OPS with 13 home runs and 48 RBI.
Franco was hit by a pitch last Tuesday against Arizona, and initial x-rays did not show a break.
Outfielder Aaron Altherr was called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take Franco’s roster spot. Amaro said that Cesar Hernandez and Andres Blanco will see time at third base in Franco’s absence.
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Altherr, 24, was a ninth-round draft choice of the Phils in 2009.
