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The Braves are looking to shore up their roster before the postseason, and Franco gives them a bit of depth should they suffer an injury down the stretch. He’s been playing in the Braves minor league system, but he is eligible for the postseason since he signed before the end of August. Franco is primarily a third baseman, but he does have some experience at first as well.
Franco started his career with the Phillies, and he was once considered a promising prospect. That said, he never lived up to expectations. He finished with a wRC+ above 92 in just one of his final four years with the Phillies.