Kevin Frandsen (wrist) took batting practice Monday but might not be available for the game against the Braves.

Frandsen has dealt with some soreness in his left wrist for nearly a week. Consider him day-to-day.

Kevin Frandsen said that he's dealing with some soreness in his left wrist, but that he should be OK.

Frandsen was forced to exit Wednesday's game after he was hit by a Justin Verlander fastball, but it sounds like the Phillies pulled him for precautionary reasons. He has the stitchings from the ball imprinted on his wrist, so at least he has a nice souvenir. The 30-year-old is expected to open the season on the Phillies' bench.

Kevin Frandsen exited Wednesday's Grapefruit League game after being hit on the left wrist by a Justin Verlander fastball.

Frandsen attempt to go field his position in the bottom-half of the inning, but was unable to continue. The Phillies should pass along an update soon.

Kevin Frandsen tripled, doubled, walked and scored four times as a Phillies split-squad trounced the Blue Jays 13-5 on Sunday.

The Phillies opted to keep Frandsen on the 40-man roster all winter, suggesting that he's assured of a bench spot behind Chase Utley and Michael Young. He probably won't have any fantasy value unless one of those two gets hurt.

Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports that the Phillies have signed Kevin Frandsen, avoiding arbitration.

Terms of the deal are not yet known. Frandsen hit .338/.383/.451 with two homers over 55 games for the Phillies this season and will likely be a utility infielder for them in 2013.

Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com reports that Kevin Frandsen is close to avoiding arbitration with the Phillies by agreeing to a new deal.

Frandsen received lots of playing time at third base down the stretch for the Phils, batting .338/.383/.451 with two homers over 55 games. Philly is expected to sign a third baseman this winter, allowing Frandsen to operate as a utility infielder.

Kevin Frandsen (leg) is back in Thursday's lineup against the Astros.

Frandsen hasn't started a game since September 4 due to a stress fracture in his left fibula. He's hitting seventh Thursday against right-hander Lucas Harrell.

Kevin Frandsen (leg) was intentionally walked in a pinch-hit appearance Tuesday night.

Frandsen has made two pinch-hit appearances since he was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his left fibula earlier this month. He has vowed to play through the pain and will continue to be evaluated on a day-to-day basis.

Kevin Frandsen returned to action on Tuesday September 11.

Kevin Frandsen (leg) expects to return to the lineup soon.

Frandsen has'nt started since September 4 due to a stress fracture in his left fibula, but he was able to pinch-hit Sunday. The infielder doesn't know if he'll be able to play a full game without his leg bothering him, but the only way he'll find out is to give it a shot. "A couple days have done wonders," Frandsen said. "It feels good. I'm just waiting for whenever."

Kevin Frandsen (leg) drove in a run as a pinch-hitter in Sunday's defeat of the Rockies.

Frandsen has a fracture in his left fibula, but he has committed to playing through the pain. The 30-year-old infielder is batting .341/.388/.403 in 35 games.

Kevin Frandsen returned to action on Sunday September 9.

Kevin Frandsen has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his left fibula.

He'll sit out his fourth straight game Sunday, and it's not clear when he'll return to the lineup. "He's had three days off and we'll probably give him the rest of this series off unless we need him," Phillies assistant general manager Scott Proefrock said. "It's about his [pain] tolerance right now." With Placido Polanco (back) done for the year, the Phils are down to Michael Martinez at third base.

Kevin Frandsen was scratched from Friday's lineup with left ankle soreness.

It's probably safe to call him day-to-day. Michael Martinez will start in his place at the hot corner.

Kevin Frandsen had a big night in Thursday's loss to the Brewers, going 3-for-5 with a double and three RBI.

Frandsen has been receiving regular playing time at third base in the absence of Placido Polanco, and has responded by hitting .333 with a homer and five RBI over 63 at-bats. His three-run double off Marco Estrada in the fifth inning put the Phillies up 4-3. Frandsen holds very little mixed-league fantasy value, but he could be worth a look as a middle infielder in NL-only formats.

Phillies purchased the contract of INF Kevin Frandsen from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

The 30-year-old will serve as infield depth for the Phillies while third baseman Placido Polanco recovers from back inflammation. Frandsen was batting .302/.337/.396 in 418 plate appearances at the Triple-A level.

Phillies assigned INF Kevin Frandsen to minor league camp.

Frandsen went 5-for-29 with three strikeouts this spring in the Grapefruit League. The 29-year-old never had a shot at cracking the Phillies' Opening Day roster.

Phillies re-signed INF Kevin Frandsen to a minor league contract.

Frandsen was suspended 50 games in May after testing positive for unprescribed ritalin, but he played well at Triple-A Lehigh Valley once allowed back into the game and will serve as depth for the Phillies in 2012.

Phillies signed INF Kevin Frandsen to a minor league contract.

Frandsen was released by the Padres last Friday and nearly signed with the Diamondbacks over the weekend. He'll begin the year with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, but gives the Phillies yet another internal option to fill in for Chase Utley at second base.

Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports that the Diamondbacks will not be signing Kevin Frandsen.

Frandsen was expected to take a physical with the club over the weekend, but that apparently didn't take place. The 28-year-old infielder was released by the Padres last Friday and is still free to sign with any team.