Over the weekend, MLB Network’s Jon Heyman reported that the Orioles are considering the idea of signing free agent infielder Maikel Franco. It was a surprising development that would certainly add intrigue to O’s camp and make Rio Ruiz’s position as the team’s starting third baseman much more precarious.
Orioles are among teams considering Maikel Franco. There are others though.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 6, 2021
Back in the day, Franco was a big-name prospect in the Phillies system. He emerged on the big league stage in 2014 as a 22-year-old and went on to serve as Philly’s starting third baseman through the 2019 season.