Maikel Franco flew into Philadelphia on Thursday morning, arriving in time for the afternoon's victory over the New York Mets. He will end his rookie season on the field and not on the disabled list.
"I'm excited," said Franco, who could have been used as a pinch-hitter in the 3-0 win. "I don't know if I'll play every day, but I'm ready. I just played a couple games in Florida and I feel fine. I'm happy to be back."
Franco played five games at the team's facility in Clearwater, Fla., as he finished working his way back from a small fracture in his left wrist.