MAIKEL FRANCO NEWS

Sitting in series finale Franco is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus Atlanta.

Impact Franco will take a seat for the third time in seven games as the Orioles continue to transition him into more of a part-time role while he maintains an underwhelming .506 OPS in 26 games. With Franco taking a seat, Ramon Urias shifts over to third base, opening up starts in the middle infield for Jorge Mateo and Richie Martin.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Thursday Franco isn't starting Thursday's game against the Rays, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Franco snapped an 0-for-10 slump Wednesday when he went 2-for-4 with a double and a strikeout. However, he'll get a breather in Thursday's series finale, as Ramon Urias shifts to third base while Richie Martin starts at shortstop.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Monday's lineup Franco isn't starting Monday's game against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Franco will attempt to reset during Monday's series opener after he went 0-for-7 with a walk across the last two games. Ramon Urias will shift to the hot corner while Richie Martin starts at shortstop.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Franco is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Impact After being activated from the injured list July 23, Franco proceeded to start in each of the Orioles' last 16 games, going 11-for-56 (.196 average) with two home runs, five RBI and four runs. Despite his underwhelming production of late, Franco doesn't face an obvious threat to usurp him atop the depth chart. Ramon Urias will spell Franco on Wednesday in what amounts to a rest day for the 28-year-old.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elusive kitten, Orioles hittin' in 7-1 romp over Yankees

In a game delayed for several minutes while a bevy of groundskeepers tried to corral a scaredy cat in the outfield, the Baltimore Orioles hit four solo homers off Yankees newcomer...

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Elusive kitten, Orioles hittin' in 7-1 romp over Yankees

In a game delayed for several minutes while a bevy of groundskeepers tried to corral a scaredy cat in the outfield, the Baltimore Orioles hit four solo homers off Yankees newcomer...

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lopez, Orioles to face Heaney, Yankees

The Orioles will start Jorge Lopez on Monday while the Yankees are expected to counter with Andrew Heaney

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Connects on 11th homer Franco went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI on Saturday in the Orioles' 5-2 win over the Tigers.

Impact Franco's fifth-inning blast off Matt Manning was his 11th of the season and helped break a 1-1 tie. The 28-year-old continues to hold down an everyday role for Baltimore, but his .215/.263/.377 slash line on the season could lead the Orioles to explore an upgrade at third base this offseason.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander expected to start as Tigers host the Orioles

The Orioles will start Spenser Watkins on Sunday while the Tigers are expected to counter with Tyler Alexander

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Means, Franco lead Orioles to 5-2 win over Tigers

John Means struck out six in six strong innings, Maikel Franco homered and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles use 9th-inning walk to beat depleted Marlins 8-7

Ryan McKenna drew a bases-loaded walk from Steven Okert to force in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles got home runs from Trey Mancini and...

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swats 10th homer Franco went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and two runs in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Nationals.

Impact Franco had gone 0-for-5 with an RBI in his first two games since he was reinstated from the injured list, but he recorded his 10th home run of the season in the second inning Sunday. Since the start of June, the 28-year-old has hit .257 with five home runs, 18 RBI and 14 runs across 30 games.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles complete three-game sweep of Nationals with 5-4 win

Ryan McKenna scored on a grounder by Ramon Urías for the winning run as the Baltimore Orioles completed a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals with a 5-4 victory

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Harvey impressive again, Orioles beat Nationals 5-3

Matt Harvey allowed one hit in six scoreless innings in another outstanding performance and the Baltimore Orioles held on to beat the fading Washington Nationals 5-3

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valaika homers twice to lead Orioles past Nationals 6-1

Pat Valaika homered twice to double his total for the season, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Washington Nationals 6-1 for just their second victory in their last 11 home games

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinstated, starting Friday Franco (ankle) was activated from the 10-day injured list and is in the lineup Friday against the Nationals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Franco appeared in one rehab game in the Florida Complex League, clearing the way for his return to the majors. The 28-year-old is hitting .221/.265/.376 with nine home runs, 18 doubles, 42 RBI and 27 runs in 77 games this season.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lopez expected to start as Baltimore hosts Washington

The Orioles will roll out Jorge Lopez to the mound Friday and the Nationals will give Patrick Corbin the start

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wacha expected to start as Tampa Bay hosts Baltimore

The Rays will send Michael Wacha to the mound Wednesday and the Orioles plan to give Keegan Akin the start

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tampa Bay slugs 2 HRs, spoils return of Orioles' Means 9-3

Francisco Mejía had a homer and five RBIs, Randy Arozarena also homered and the Tampa Bay Rays spoiled John Means’ return from a left shoulder strain, beating the Baltimore Orioles...

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Begins rehab assignment Franco (ankle) began a rehab assignment with the Orioles' Florida Complex League team Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Franco has been out for two weeks with a sprained right ankle. Given the relatively brief nature of his absence, he probably doesn't need to play in too many rehab games before he's considered good to go, though the Orioles have yet to announce his target return date.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Means scheduled to start for Baltimore against Tampa Bay

The Rays will roll out Shane McClanahan to the mound Tuesday and the Orioles will give John Means the start

JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Needs rehab assignment Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Sunday that Franco (ankle) will require a minor-league rehab assignment before returning from the 10-day injured list, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports....

Impact Franco has yet to resume full baseball activities since being placed on the IL on July 7 with a right ankle sprain, so he appears to be at least a week away from rejoining the active roster. Kelvin Gutierrez has been serving as Baltimore's primary third baseman while Franco has been on the shelf.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Watkins scheduled to start for Orioles at Rays

The Orioles will start Spenser Watkins on Monday and the Rays are expected to counter with Ryan Yarbrough

JULY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harvey ends his 9-game skid, pitches Orioles past Royals 5-0

Matt Harvey ended his nine-game losing skid with his best performance in years, pitching six crisp innings and sending the Baltimore Orioles over the Kansas City Royals 5-0

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hernandez expected to start as Royals host the Orioles

The Royals will send Carlos Hernandez to the mound Sunday and the Orioles will give Matt Harvey the start

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS