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Jose Franco
P
CIN
2026 season
- GP
- 10
- W-L
- 1-0
- ERA
- 4.42
- WHIP
- 1.72
- K
- 15
- IP
- 20.1
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | Dec | IP | H | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28 | vs CLE | W 2-0 | W | 3.2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| May 23 | vs STL | L 1-8 | - | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| May 7 | @CHC | L 3-8 | - | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| May 5 | @CHC | L 2-3 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| May 2 | @PIT | L 7-17 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 29 | vs COL | L 2-13 | - | 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Apr 26 | vs DET | L 3-8 | - | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr 9 | @MIA | L 1-8 | - | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr 7 | @MIA | W 6-3 | - | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar 30 | vs PIT | W 2-0 | - | 1.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest news
Franco (forearm) retired two batters and yielded four earned runs on three hits and one walk in a start for Triple-A Louisville after being reinstated from the 7-day injured list Friday.
Cleared to return to Louisville after making one rehab appearance at High-A Dayton, Franco turned in a rough performance in his first outing with the Triple-A club since July 22. For the season, Franco owns a 4.31 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 54:30 K:BB in 56.1 innings over 15 appearances (nine starts) with Louisville.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 17
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.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 30
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.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 29
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.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 29
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.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 28
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.
RotoWire via ESPN · May 23