ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Rays rookie shortstop Wander Franco was back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins after clearing MLB concussion protocols.
Franco extended his on-base streak to 33 games with a seventh-inning walk Thursday night against the Boston Red Sox. He left after the at-bat with a headache. He was checked by a trainer after pointing toward his head several times earlier in the plate appearance.
The 20-year sat out Friday night's with the Twins.
"Much better," Rays manager Kevin Cash said.