BOSTON - Maikel Franco will see a doctor on Tuesday in Philadelphia. It is unlikely that the third baseman will play again this season due to a fractured left wrist.
But the rookie's baseball year may not be complete. Phillies interim manager Pete Mackanin said he would like to see Franco play this winter in the Caribbean. Franco played last winter in his native Dominican Republic.
"I think it's always good for players to play winter ball, especially young players," Mackanin said. "The more experience you gain, the better off you're going to be. It makes you a better player.