Franco activated by Rays before series opener In Bronx
By SCOTT ORGERA
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Shortstop Wander Franco was activated from the 10-day injured list by the Tampa Bay Rays after missing two months with a right hamate bone injury that required surgery. The 21-year-old was batting second in a series opener against the AL East-leading New York Yankees. Franco went on the IL on July 10. A an injury rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Durham in mid-August was cut short in its first game when the former top prospect experienced a sore hand. He resumed play with Durham last Sunday and went 6 for 11 in three games.