The Phillies announced an unfortunate roster move this afternoon …
3B @cody_smasche has been placed on the 15-day DL with a left hamstring strain. #PhilliesUpdate
— Phillies (@Phillies) May 25, 2014
To fill his spot on the 25-man roster, RHP @JustinDeFratus was recalled from @IronPigs.
— Phillies (@Phillies) May 25, 2014
Asche is batting .258/.346/.425 with four home runs and 18 RBI in 40 total games this season. Philly will use a platoon of Cesar Hernandez and Reid Brignac at third base in his absence initially, but top third base prospect Maikel Franco, who has caught fire at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, may become an option soon.
Franco, a 21-year-old Dominican, had 31 homers and 103 RBI last season in 134 minor league games.
Amaro said it is possible Maikel Franco could come up. “kicking it around,” he said.
— Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyCSN) May 25, 2014