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The Reds optioned Franco (elbow) to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.
Franco will report back to Triple-A after he served as the Reds' 27th man for Wednesady's doubleheader with the Guardians. He was active for Game 2 of the twin bill and worked in bulk relief in the Reds' 2-0 victory, earning his first big-league win while striking out two and allowing one hit and two walks over 3.2 scoreless frames before exiting in the seventh inning due to right elbow discomfort. He'll likely undergo further testing before the Reds have a better idea regarding the extent of his injury, but Franco could be at risk of landing on the injured list if he isn't ready to go for his next turn through the rotation.
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Reds' Jose Franco: Shut down from throwing
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Franco (forearm) has been shut down from throwing for a minimum of two weeks, MLB.com reports.
Franco was called up to the roster for Tuesday's doubleheader and pitched 3.2 innings before departing with discomfort in his right forearm. The report indicates the source of the problem is a flexor mass strain, and not his elbow as originally reported.
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Reds' Jose Franco: Exits early with injury
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Franco was removed from Tuesday night's contest against the Guardians in the seventh inning with an apparent injury, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Franco pitched 3.2 scoreless innings, surrendering one hit and two walks while striking out two batters before his departure. The 25-year-old was able to get Austin Hedges to pop out for the second out in the top of the seventh, but Franco immediately motioned to the dugout after his final pitch. More information on his status will likely be provided in the near future.
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Reds' Jose Franco: Serving as 27th man on roster
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The Reds recalled Franco from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Franco will be available for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Guardians as the 27th man on the roster. The right-hander tossed six shutout innings in his last start at Louisville and could serve as the bulk reliever for the Reds in Tuesday's nightcap. Franco has made nine appearances out of the Cincinnati bullpen in 2026, posting a 5.40 ERA and 13:14 K:BB over 16.2 innings.
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Reds' Jose Franco: Sent back down
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The Reds optioned Franco to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.
Franco gave up three earned runs over two innings during the first half of Saturday's doubleheader, inflating his ERA to 5.40 through 16.2 frames in the big leagues this season. He'll be joined by Connor Phillips on the trip back to Louisville, and the Reds will bring up Zach Maxwell from Triple-A and activate Caleb Ferguson (oblique) from the IL to round out the active roster.
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Reds' Jose Franco: Back in big leagues
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The Reds recalled Franco from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
The 25-year-old was optioned to Louisville on May 8 but will return to the majors and provide Cincinnati with some bullpen depth. Franco has a 4.30 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 12:11 K:BB across 14.2 frames in the big leagues this year.
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Reds' Jose Franco: Dispatched to minors
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The Reds optioned Franco to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
He's exiting the roster to make space for Nick Lodolo (finger), who is back from the injured list to make his season debut Friday. Franco has been shaky during his time with the big club this season, posting a 4.30 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 12:11 K:BB over 14.2 innings. The 25-year-old will likely go back into the rotation at Louisville.
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Reds' Jose Franco: Throws bulk innings Wednesday
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Franco allowed three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out three over three relief innings in Wednesday's 13-2 loss to the Rockies.
The Reds bullpen had a lot of work to do when starter Brandon Williamson was removed after three innings with left shoulder fatigue. Franco, who was a starter at Triple-A Louisville, could slot into the rotation pending the results of Williamson's MRI, which is scheduled for Thursday. Aside from Franco, the Reds could also reach down to Louisville for Chase Petty, who was removed early from his start Wednesday for what appears to be a potential recall should Williamson be unavailable when his next turn in the rotation comes due Monday.
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Reds' Jose Franco: Summoned back to majors
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The Reds recalled Franco from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.
Franco had a previous stint with Cincinnati from late March to early April, appearing in three games and allowing two earned runs while posting a 4:5 K:BB over 5.2 innings. He's now back to take the big-league bullpen spot of Kyle Nicolas, who was optioned to Louisville in a corresponding transaction. Franco will likely work in middle and long relief while up with the Reds.
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Reds' Jose Franco: Sent to Triple-A
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The Reds optioned Franco to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
Franco made his MLB debut with the Reds on March 30 and worked three games out of the bullpen, registering a 3.18 ERA, 2.12 WHIP and 4:5 K:BB across 5.2 innings. He'll need to work on his command in the minors. In a corresponding move, the Reds recalled Kyle Nicolas from Louisville.
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Reds' Jose Franco: Back with big club
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The Reds recalled Franco from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.
Franco was cut from big-league camp in early March, but he's now back to absorb the roster spot of the injured Caleb Ferguson (oblique). When/if the righty gets into a game, it will be his major-league debut.
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Reds' Jose Franco: Cut from major-league camp
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The Reds optioned Franco to minor-league camp Friday.
After getting a spot on the 40-man roster earlier this offseason, Franco impressed in Cactus League play with an 8:1 K:BB over 4.2 innings. He should open the 2026 campaign in the rotation at Triple-A Louisville and could debut in the big leagues later on this summer.
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