Scouting Report: Frank German
Chicago Cubs | RP
Overall
Summary
Franco Aleman, 25-year-old right-handed reliever, was recalled by the Cleveland Guardians from Triple-A Columbus for his MLB debut on May 10, 2026. The 6'6", 235-pound pitcher is a two-pitch reliever featuring a four-seam fastball (96.2 mph, up to 99 mph) and slider (85.6 mph). After missing significant time due to lat strain (2024) and hernia surgery (2025), Aleman has returned healthy and posted dominant early results in Triple-A with 12 scoreless innings, 40.9% strikeout rate, and 9.1% walk rate. He was a 2021 tenth-round draft pick and former Florida Gator who was added to Cleveland's 40-man roster after the 2024 season.
Strengths
- Dominant Triple-A performance: 12 scoreless innings with 40.9% strikeout rate
- Excellent fastball velocity: 96.2 mph average, up to 99 mph
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