Even at this stage of spring training, the Orioles seem to be unsatisfied with their current roster and are looking to add.
After reports from multiple outlets, including MLB Network, over the past week regarding the Orioles’ courtship of free-agent third baseman Maikel Franco, the team remains in serious pursuit of him, according to an industry source.
Franco, 28, spent 2020 with the Kansas City Royals, hitting .278/.321/.457 with eight home runs and 38 RBIs in 60 games. He debuted with the Philadelphia Phillies at age 21 in 2014 and spent the rest of the decade as their everyday third baseman.