Phillies' Maikel Franco: Uncertain if he will play Saturday
Franco (wrist) said he is uncertain if he will be able to play in Saturday's game, John Perrotto of CSN Philadelphia reports.
Analysis:
Franco left Friday's game in the bottom of the third inning after being hit on the wrist by a Gerrit Cole pitch in the first inning. X-rays were negative and Franco said his wrist was feeling a bit better after getting treatment. If Franco can't go Saturday, Andres Blanco figures to start at third base.
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