"Franco, 25, looked sharp in limited spring work, holding opponents to a pair of runs on five hits and a walk with eight strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings during Cactus League play."
"The hard-throwing Franco averaged 95.3 mph on a four-seamer that headlined a three-pitch repertoire last year, featuring a curveball and a seldom-used changeup."
"Scouting reports at FanGraphs, Baseball America and MLB.com tab him as a potential fourth starter or someone who could fill a role comparable to the swing role held by Nick Martinez in Cincinnati for the past couple seasons."
Jose Franco has been recalled by the Reds after being optioned to Triple-A. He is expected to make his major league debut due to injuries to Nick Lodolo and Caleb Ferguson. Franco, 25, performed well in spring training and had a strong 2025 season in the minors. He features a fastball averaging 95.3 mph and is viewed as a potential fourth starter or swing role pitcher. The Reds' rotation will include Andrew Abbott, Brady Singer, Rhett Lowder, Chase Burns, and Brandon Williamson while Franco may serve as a long relief option.
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