The Tampa Bay Rays have placed Wander Franco on the injured list with a strained quadriceps muscle.

With Franco sidelined, the Rays are expected to play Taylor Walls at shortshop.

Tampa entered Tuesday at 28-20 and second place in the American League East.

The Rays have lost the second most days to injury of any Major League team this season, according to Spotrac; only the Cincinnati Reds have lost more.