3 years agoThe Baltimore Orioles designated third baseman Maikel Franco for assignment on Monday. The 28-year-old signed a one-year deal after a very productive 2020 season, but slashed just .210/.253/.355 with 11 home runs and 47 RBI over 403 plate appearances. The O's number 18 prospect second baseman Jahmai Jones was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. The 24-year-old hasn't fared much better, slashing .238/.329/.417 with 10 HR, 35 RBI, and 10 stolen bases over 290 plate appearances. However, this set of moves will give the O's the opportunity to evaluate Jones. Infielder Richie Martin and pitcher Conner Greene were also optioned to Triple-A Norfolk as well. All in all, there aren't many fantasy implications in these moves.--Connelly Doan - RotoBaller
Source: MLB.com