By Sam Bush
It is likely that the Phillies and their fans have seen the last of standout rookie third baseman Maikel Franco for 2015.
The Phillies have placed Franco on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured left wrist and recalled outfielder Aaron Altherr from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Through 77 games this year, Franco has hit .277 with 22 doubles, 13 home runs and 48 RBIs.
Franco was initially injured when he was hit by a pitch on his left wrist during last Tuesday’s 13-1 loss to the D-backs.
Altherr has not appeared in the big leagues yet this season, but he went 0-for-5 in two games with the Phillies last year. In 111 Minor League games between Double-A and Triple-A this season, he is hitting .293.
