Franklin was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Monday.
Franklin hit a pinch-hit RBI double and stole a base in Monday's game, but that didn't stop him from getting optioned in order to make room on the 25-man roster for Steve Pearce, who will be activated Tuesday. The second baseman has slashed .313/.377/.458 in the majors, so he's sure to be at the top of the Rays' list of potential call-ups.