DR HQ: Phils lose Franco; plus updates on Grichuk, Hicks and more

Randal Grichuk (OF, STL)
Injury: Strained left elbow and muscle strain
DL date: Aug 17
Estimated DL time: The Cardinals are more concerned about the muscle at this point than the ligament that is part of the UCL. They’ll make sure the muscle has sufficiently healed before he returns. Best estimate at this time is around the middle of September. His power could suffer some once he returns.

Billy Hamilton (OF, CIN)
Injury: Sprained capsule – right shoulder (grade 1)
DL date: Aug 19
Estimated DL time: The shoulder capsule is made up of connective tissue that helps support the shoulder joint. It is a static stabilizer that is important in the structure of the shoulder. This injury is to his right throwing shoulder. Early estimates say...

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