SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Rays Get Amazing Wander Franco Injury Update The Tampa Bay Rays received some amazing news on Wander Franco's latest injury news.
Rays vs. Marlins: Wander Franco activated from injured list Taylor Walls is optioned to Triple-A as Franco, who strained a hamstring Sept. 10, is set to return.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM
Back in action Franco (hamstring) was reinstated off the 10-day injured list Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Franco's strained right hamstring will only wind up keeping him out for two weeks. He's ready to go after just a single rehab game and will look to recapture the excellent form he was in prior to the injury, as he slashed .336/.397/.555 with a miniscule 6.6 percent strikeout rate over his last 35 games. Taylor Walls was optioned to clear a spot on the roster.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Logs rehab game action Franco (hamstring) went 0-for-1 with two walks and a run in Triple-A Durham's win over Gwinnett on Thursday.
Impact Franco was limited to a three-inning simulated game Wednesday after the Bulls' contest against the Stripers was rained out, and he was able to run the bases and take groundballs in each frame. He then started and played the full game at shortstop in Game 1 of Thursday's twin bill, leaving him poised for a likely activation from the injured list Friday.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rehab game postponed Franco (hamstring) was unable to take part in his first rehab game Wednesday due to Triple-A Durham's contest against Gwinnett being postponed by inclement weather.
Impact Adam Berry of MLB.com relays Franco reported to Durham on Tuesday and was able to log five at-bats in live batting practice while also fielding groundballs at shortstop without setbacks. Getting live at-bats in game action would have been the next step Wednesday, but due to the postponement, Franco will hope to be able to take the field Thursday before a likely Friday activation.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Trending toward Friday return Manager Kevin Cash said Franco (hamstring) could return from the 10-day injured list Friday ahead of the Rays' series opener with the Marlins, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Networ...
Impact Franco is slated to report to Triple-A Durham for a workout Tuesday before entering the Bulls' lineup Wednesday and Thursday. If Franco's strained right hamstring checks out fine following the back-to-back appearances, the Rays likely won't have much hesitation about activating him for the weekend. Before landing on the shelf, Franco pieced together a 39-game on-base streak, during which he hit .325 with 20 extra-base hits, 37 runs and 26 RBI.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Looks good running bases Franco (hamstring) looked good running the infield arc from first to third base prior to Friday's game against the Tigers, the team's official site reports.
Impact The quickly-recovering shortstop also took batting practice and fielded grounders, making it a very good day's work in his bid to spend only the minimum time on the injured list. Franco is eligible to be activated Tuesday, and although the postseason-minded Rays may opt to hold him out a little longer, it appears the 20-year-old will have a chance to get in some regular-season at-bats in before suiting up for his first playoff series.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rays 'really pleased' with Franco's progress ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays returned home to Tropicana Field on Thursday to a welcome sight: rookie phenom Wander Franco hitting in the cage...
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • MLB.COM
Hopes to return next week Franco (hamstring) hopes to rejoin the major-league roster sometime next week, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Franco has participated in on-field work the last two days, and he said Thursday that his hamstring feels much better. The infielder is eligible to return as early as Tuesday, but the Rays will presumably make sure he's feeling 100 percent healthy before he's activated.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Participates in agility drills Franco (hamstring) participated in agility drills ahead of Thursday's game against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Franco hit off a tee and participated in pregame activities Wednesday, and he continued to work on the field Thursday to test his hamstring. The 20-year-old has made quick progress in his recovery after he was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, but the Rays will likely exercise caution in bringing him back to preserve his health ahead of the postseason.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Progressing quickly in recovery Franco (hamstring) was slated to hit off a tee and take part in some pregame on-field activities Wednesday, the team's official site reports.
Impact It's been a good week for the recovering shortstop thus far, as manager Kevin Cash also received glowing reports about Franco's progress Monday from Major League medical coordinator Paul Harker. Based on current developments, it seems like Franco has a fighting chance at getting at least a handful of games in before the beginning of the postseason, although given the volatile nature of soft-tissue injuries, his progress will bear monitoring.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on 10-day IL Franco (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact This move was expected after Franco suffered a right hamstring strain Friday against the Tigers. Taylor Walls was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Walls will be the primary shortstop while Franco is sidelined. Franco will get an MRI Saturday and the hope is he will be able to return before the end of the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Slated to miss time Franco (hamstring) is expected to miss additional time following Friday's early exit, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Franco will be further examined to determine the extent of his injury, but the Rays are hopeful that he's only dealing with a strain rather than a more serious issue. However, manager Kevin Cash said that the 20-year-old will likely require a trip to the injured list. Joey Wendle should see additional time at shortstop in Franco's absence, while Yandy Diaz will likely see increased time at third base.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with hamstring tightness Franco exited Friday's game against the Tigers due to right hamstring tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Franco was removed from Friday's matchup in the top of the first inning after he was hurt while running to third base. It's not yet clear whether he'll miss additional time, but he should be considered day-to-day for now.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Franco extends streak, exits with injury DETROIT -- Between an incredible rookie campaign and a wild on-base streak that shows no sign of ending, Rays shortstop Wander Franco has be...
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • MLB.COM
Exits with apparent injury Franco exited Friday's game against the Tigers in the top of the first inning with an apparent injury, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Franco extended his on-base streak to 39 games with a single in the first inning, but he was examined by trainers after advancing to third base on a Nelson Cruz double. The specifics of the 20-year-old's injury aren't yet known, but he was replaced by a pinch runner following his visit with the team's trainers.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wander Franco moves past Mickey Mantle in extending on-base streak Rays notebook | The 20-year-old gets a walk during an 0-for-4 night to make it 37 straight games reaching base.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM
Wander's on-base streak surpasses Mantle Wander Franco passed a legendary Hall of Famer on Tuesday night, extending his on-base streak to 37 games. That eclipsed Mickey Mantle's mar...
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • MLB.COM
Knocks four hits Franco went 4-for-6 with a triple and three runs scored in Monday's 11-10 win over Boston.
Impact Franco extended his on-base streak to 36 games with his first-inning triple and came around to score three times in the afternoon victory. He's gone 8-for-16 (.500) with five runs scored in the last three games and owns a .336 batting average during his on-base streak. The rookie infielder is up to 48 runs and 26 extra-base hits with an .824 OPS through 261 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rays' Wander Franco extends on-base streak to 36 games, tying Mickey Mantle Franco reached base in his first at-bat of the game, hitting a triple off of Boston starter Chris Sale.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Doesn't miss a beat in return Franco went 2-for-5 with a double in a loss to the Twins on Sunday, giving him back-to-back two-hit efforts since his return from a one-game absence due to a head injury.
Impact The brief sabbatical did nothing to cool off Franco, who'd generated multi-hit tallies in seven of his previous 16 contests as well. Franco's production Sunday pushed his constantly improving season slash line to .280/.341/.461 with 25 extra-base hits.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wander's on-base streak 1 shy of Mantle Wander Franco extended his historic on-base streak to 35 games on Sunday, when the switch-hitting Rays shortstop skied a double to deep left...
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • MLB.COM
Franco returns, immediately extends streak ST. PETERSBURG -- Two days after an early exit caused by a headache, rookie shortstop Wander Franco returned to the Rays’ lineup on Saturday...
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • MLB.COM
Rays rookie SS Wander Franco back in lineup
Tampa Bay Rays rookie shortstop Wander Franco was back in the starting lineup against the Minnesota Twins after clearing MLB concussion protocolsSEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to lineup Franco (head) will bat second and play shortstop Saturday against the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Franco left Thursday's game with a headache and didn't participate in Friday's contest, but his absence wasn't expected to be a long one. He'll look to continue a hot streak which has seen him hit .327/.392/.558 while striking out in just 7.2 percent of his plate appearances over his last 29 games.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
