Mariners acting manager Robby Thompson said the hope is second baseman Nick Franklin will be able to return to the lineup Friday or Saturday against the Angels after suffering a lacerated left knee Tuesday against the A's. Franklin said the doctor told him he would be sidelined 4-5 days after needing five stitches to repair the gash.
"Looks like he caught a spike on his left knee," Thompson said, per MLB.com. "He wanted to stay in, just wanted a new pair of pants. But no, it was necessary for him to come out of the game. They needed to take care of that right away."