Availability
Reds manager Terry Francona said Jose Franco has been shut down from throwing for two weeks.
Fantasy Impact
Franco has a flexor mass injury. He'll be shut down into the middle of August.
Reds right-hander Jose Franco departed Tuesday's game against the Guardians due to right elbow discomfort.
Fantasy Impact
Franco departed with a trainer following 3 2/3 innings of scoreless relief. He had been summoned to pitch in bulk relief in Game 2 of the doubleheader with the Guardians on Tuesday. An update on the 25-year-old's status should be available within the next 24 hours.
Reds right-hander Jose Franco left Tuesday's game against the Guardians early with a trainer.
Fantasy Impact
Franco pitched 3 2/3 innings of bulk relief in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Guardians, but exited after motioning toward the dugout. It's unclear why Franco departed, but an update on his ailment should be known before the end of the night.
Jose Franco will pitch in a bulk relief role in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians.
Fantasy Impact
Franco was called up to be the 27th man of Tuesday's doubleheader. He'll follow Caleb Ferguson for the Reds.
Jose Franco will be the 27th man in Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians.
Fantasy Impact
Franco will add an extra arm for the Reds.