NEW YORK -- It sounded Monday like Phillies rookie Maikel Franco could be back at third base within the week.
Then Franco, who broke his left wrist last month, took about 20 swings on Wednesday afternoon at Citi Field.
"It was a problem," Franco said. "I felt something in my wrist. I don't know when I can come back."
There remains a chance Franco could play again this season, but the Phillies will not rush their best hitter with a little more than a month to play. Plus, once the wrist heals, Franco can make up for any lost at-bats with plate appearances in winter ball.