ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Shortstop Wander Franco was scratched from the lineup for Saturday’s exhibition game due to right quad soreness, and the Rays aren’t sure about the extent of the issue yet.
“I don’t really know much other than just some soreness in the right (quad),” manager Kevin Cash said after the 4-2 win over Boston. “Not overly concerned right now, but certainly not ideal to have (it happen to) a guy at this point of spring training. But glad that Wander said something and we’ll check on him (Sunday).”
Franco had issues with his right quad and other leg muscles, which limited his play for one month, then he was placed on the injured list and sidelined another month for a right quad strain last season.
