Franklin is out of the lineup for Thursday's contest with Detroit, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
He will get a day off in favor Corey Dickerson, who gets the nod in left field. Franklin has collected four hits over 16 at-bats since rejoining the big league club on June 21. With lefty Drew Smyly on the mound for the Tigers on Friday, Franklin could return to the lineup after just one game off.