While totaling 331 plate appearances with the Braves and Marlins last year, Francoeur batted .254 with seven homers and a .675 OPS. The 33-year-old had a .726 OPS in 144 plate appearances against lefties and a .636 OPS in 187 plate appearances against right-handers.
Francoeur has accepted the fact that his days as an everyday player are long gone, and some of his value comes from the leadership he provides both in the clubhouse and the community. But as the Braves prepare to enter this season with an eight-man bullpen, they don't know if there would be a spot for Francoeur on their short bench.