Apr 17, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco (3) circles the bases on his two-run home run against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. The Orioles won 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports
Offseason addition Maikel Franco has played a pivotal role in the Orioles’ run-scoring ability so far this season due to a few changes in his game
This past offseason, prior to the final few weeks of Spring Training in Sarasota, FL, the Baltimore Orioles and Maikel Franco agreed to a one-year deal to bring the veteran infielder in as the team’s everyday third baseman in 2021.