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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Jose Franco, 25-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on May 8, 2026, to make room for Nick Lodolo's return from the injured list. Franco posted a 4.30 ERA, 1.77 WHIP, and 12:11 K:BB ratio over 14.2 innings during his initial stint with the Reds. However, upon his recall on April 25, Franco has shown significant improvement, posting a 0.00 ERA over three appearances in May with 4 innings pitched, 2 hits allowed, 3 walks, and 3 strikeouts. He has demonstrated the ability to handle bulk relief innings and has shown impressive velocity (96 mph). The organization views him as a prospect with potential for long-term rotation depth.
Strengths
- + Strong velocity (96 mph fastball)
- + Improved performance in May with 0.00 ERA over three appearances
- + Capable of handling bulk relief innings (multiple 2+ inning appearances)
- + Young age (25) with developmental upside
- + Strikeout potential (21 K in 15.1 IP overall)
- + Silenced strong opposing offenses (Chicago Cubs)
Weaknesses
- - Initial struggles with 4.30 ERA and 1.77 WHIP in first stint
- - High walk rate (12 BB in 14.2 IP initially)
- - Optioned to minors due to performance concerns
- - Limited major league experience
- - Inconsistent command early in season
- - Reds rotation depth issues suggest organizational uncertainty about his readiness
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Jose Franco is a sp for the Cincinnati Reds.
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