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Starting Pitcher Jose Franco Joins Dragons from Daytona

May 28, 2024

The Dayton Dragons, in conjunction with the Cincinnati Reds, announced the following roster addition today: Right-handed pitcher Jose Franco has been transferred to Dayton from Daytona. Franco will be utilized as a starting pitcher and will make his High-A debut on Saturday night, replacing Kevin Abel in the Dayton rotation

The Dayton Dragons, in conjunction with the Cincinnati Reds, announced the following roster addition today:

Right-handed pitcher Jose Franco has been transferred to Dayton from Daytona.

Franco will be utilized as a starting pitcher and will make his High-A debut on Saturday night, replacing Kevin Abel in the Dayton rotation (Abel was promoted to Double-A Chattanooga last week). With Daytona this season, made eight starts, going 1-0 with a 3.64 ERA. He struck out 41 batters in 29.2 innings.

The Dragons open a six-game series in Beloit, Wisconsin tonight against the Beloit Sky Carp at 7:35 pm (EDT).

The next Dragons home game is Tuesday, June 4 at 7:05 pm against the Lansing Lugnuts at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District. For ticket information, go to daytondragons.com/tickets or call (937) 228-2287.