BALTIMORE -- Nick Franklin's status remains day to day after the Rays' utility man suffered a left hamstring strain on Thursday.
To compensate for the unknown regarding when Franklin will again be available, the Rays selected outfielder Jaff Decker from Triple-A Durham before Friday's opener vs. the Orioles. To make room for Decker on the 40-man roster, the Rays placed injured first baseman/designated hitter Logan Morrison on the 60-day disabled list.
Franklin did not return to the field to play first base for the Rays in the bottom of the fifth inning of the Rays' 7-6 win over the Orioles Thursday night.