Update: Crawford was placed on the 10-day DL Wednesday morning; Mitch Walding was recalled from Triple A.
J.P. Crawford is headed back to the disabled list. The 23-year-old infielder suffered a broken left hand when he was hit by a pitch Tuesday night by St. Louis right-hander Luke Weaver. Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said Crawford would be out four to six weeks.
Crawford already missed five weeks earlier this season with a forearm strain. He came off the disabled list on June 6 and had been getting an extended look at third base.
Crawford's latest injury means Maikel Franco will likely get another full-time chance at third base. Franco had lost reps to Crawford recently.
The Phillies did not immediately announce a replacement for Crawford on the roster. Outfielder Dylan Cozens could be a possibility. He is on the DL with a quadriceps injury.
Crawford was hit in the fourth inning. He was not available for comment after the game. He is hitting .194 in 34 games.
