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Pirates Release Nick Franklin

By Connor Byrne | June 28, 2019 at 5:09pm CDT

The Pirates have released utilityman Nick Franklin, according to John Dreker of PiratesProspects.com. Franklin had been with the organization since signing a minor league deal in February.

The 28-year-old Franklin endured an injury-limited stint as a member of the Pirates, with whom he opened the season on the minor league IL because of hamstring tightness. When healthy, Franklin totaled 152 plate appearances in the minors with the Pirates this year. He managed a mere .193/.289/.316 line in 136 attempts with Triple-A Indianapolis before the organization cut him.

The 27th overall pick of the Mariners in 2009 and once a high-end prospect, Franklin will now have to look for another employer once again. The switch hitter hasn’t seen much major league action since 2017, and has only combined to hit .214/.285/359 (78 wRC+) in 923 PA with the Mariners, Rays, Angels and Brewers. Franklin has slashed a much better .261/.347/.419 in 1,559 tries in Triple-A ball.

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  1. JayRyder

    6 years ago

    Giants.

    Reply
    • antibelt

      6 years ago

      Possible. But with Solano doing well, and Avelino already in minors, they don’t need another utility type.

      Reply
  2. Metsfan9

    6 years ago

    Some team could use him on the bench. Sure he can’t hit a lick but he’s versatile and has some power

    Reply
  3. stubby66

    6 years ago

    OMG please please Brewers do NOT pick him up again .

    Reply
    • brewfan27

      6 years ago

      amen. he’s ass

      Reply
  4. oldleftylong

    6 years ago

    How many deadline trades included Nick Franklin, eh? Never made it, eh?

    Reply
  5. PiratesFan1981

    6 years ago

    He could end up in Miami or KC when KC starts trading players.

    Reply
  6. clemente3000

    6 years ago

    Who needs a guy below the Mendoza Line?

    Reply
    • Mendoza Line 215

      6 years ago

      I take exception to that statement.
      Jon Matlack.

      Reply
  7. HarveyD82

    6 years ago

    I had no idea he was with the pirates

    Reply
    • Monkey’s Uncle

      6 years ago

      There wasn’t any reason to be aware of it. Judging by his AAA stats, I’m not even sure that Franklin was aware he was with the Pirates.

      Reply
    • jorge78

      6 years ago

      He was trying to keep out of sight as much as possible judging by his stats with the Pirates AAA team…..

      Reply
  8. panj341

    6 years ago

    Another 1st round pick that never made it. At least the Pirates were not the ones who drafted him.

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