PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — According to a report from Yahoo sports, Maikel Franco has filed a grievance against the Phillies for the manipulation of his service time. The grievance deals with the team keeping Franco in the minor leagues longer than needed in an effort to delay the beginning of his service time, delaying free agency.
Franco, 23, became one of the bright young players on the Phillies roster last season once he was called up and figures to be a part of the team’s long-term plans.
According to the report, Franco’s case against the Phillies has not yet reached arbitration.