Maikel Franco Does Indeed Have a Fractured Wrist, This Despite Franco Being Told It Wasn't Broken Last Week

“Just a little ice’ll be fine” Photo credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

The Phillies today announced that rookie slugger Maikel Franco – who “thought it might be broken” when he was hit by a pitch last week… whose manager, zombie Pete Mackanin, “thought for sure it was broken” – does indeed have a non-displaced fracture in his left wrist and will be placed on the DL retroactive to August 12.

Apparently, an MRI conducted yesterday showed off the fracture which an X-ray missed. He’ll wear a brace for the next 2-3 weeks and could be done for the season.

The Phillies’ medical team strikes again!*

*Working name for this crack medical staff: The Second Opinions!