Maikel Franco sitting out another game for the Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Wednesday.

What It Means:

Franco was benched for Andres Blanco on Tuesday, and Blanco will once against start at third base and bat fifth on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies.

Franco has had a really rough year from the dish, slashing .221/.281/.377 with a .282 wOBA through 171 plate appearances.