PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Phillies third-baseman Maikel Franco is headed for the 15-day disabled list the team announced on Tuesday.
Franco is suffering from a fractured left wrist. To take his place on the roster, the Phillies have recalled outfielder Aaron Altherr from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
#Phillies have placed 3B Maikel Franco on the 15-day DL with a fractured left wrist and recalled OF Aaron Altherr from @IronPigs.
— Phillies (@Phillies) August 18, 2015
The absence will be a blow to the lineup as Franco is batting .