Let the youth movement continue.
The Phillies on Friday announced that they are calling up prospect Maikel Franco.
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3B Maikel Franco was recalled from @IronPigs . A corresponding move on the 25-man roster will be made later today.
— Phillies (@Phillies) May 15, 2015 In 33 games at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Franco (.355/.384/.539) had four home runs and 24 RBIs.
Rated the Phillies No. 3 prospect by MLB.com, Franco is expected to play third base with the last-place Phillies (13-23). Philadelphia third basemen (.264/.324/.364) have only two home runs and six RBIs in 36 games.
GM Ruben Amaro Jr.: "This was a baseball decision based on Maikel's development and performance. We believe he is ready for the next step."
— Phillies (@Phillies) May 15, 2015 The Phillies begin a three-game home series against the Diamondbacks on Friday night.