With the exhibition schedule half over and Opening Day only about two and a half weeks away, the Orioles are adding a free agent into their roster picture. MLB Network’s Jon Heyman reported on Sunday night that the Orioles and third baseman Maikel Franco are finalizing an agreement. Franco’s name has been mentioned in connection with the O’s for the last week or so.
Franco, 28, is a seven-year MLB veteran who broke in with the Phillies and has been a regular player since the 2016 season. In his career, Franco is a .