SP,RP - Cincinnati Reds MiLB
- Age 25
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- P #751
- Best / Worst
- #618 / #758
- ADP
- #661
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- SP,RP
- ESPN
- SP
- CBS
- SP
Availability
Franco struck out eight against one walk across 4.2 innings during Cactus League play. He was added to Cincinnati's 40-man roster earlier this offseason.
Fantasy Impact
The Reds optioned Franco to minor-league camp on Friday. He will begin the season with Triple-A Louisville's rotation.
The Cincinnati Reds selected the contract of pitcher Jose Franco from Triple-A Louisville on Thursday, adding him to the 40-man roster. Franco's promotion comes after he split the 2025 season between Double-A Chattanooga and Triple-A Louisville.
Fantasy Impact
In a combined 110 innings across both minor-league levels in 2025, Franco posted a 3.11 ERA and 1.26 WHIP. Following his quick ascension through Cincinnati's farm system, he will have an opportunity to make the 2026 Opening Day roster during spring training.
