Scouting Report: Jose Franco
Cincinnati Reds | SP
Overall
Summary
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 MLB stint. However, in his subsequent call-up on April 25, Franco showed 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 demonstrated the ability to handle bulk relief innings and showed velocity reaching 96 mph. Franco has made 8 total appearances with the Reds, pitching 14.2 innings with 7 earned runs allowed.
Strengths
- Strong velocity (96 mph)
- Improved performance in May with 0.00 ERA over 3 appearances
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