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Ryan
Franklin
Relief Pitcher
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Birthdate
5/3/1973
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Fort Smith, AR
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Position
Relief Pitcher
Birthdate
5/3/1973
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Fort Smith, AR
Career History
St. Louis Cardinals
2007-2011 (5 Seasons)
Philadelphia Phillies
2006*-2006 (1 Season)
Cincinnati Reds
2006*-2006 (1 Season)
Seattle Mariners
1999-1999, 2001-2005 (6 Seasons)
MLB News
Fantasy baseball reactions to MLB offseason trades, signings
Track MLB free agency and trades with analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell. Prepare fantasy baseball moves for the 2025 MLB season.
Juan Soto, Alex Bregman among 12 to decline qualifying offer
Juan Soto, Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso and Corbin Burnes are among the 12 players to decline their MLB team's qualifying offer, opting instead to enter free agency.
Rays say new stadium unlikely to be ready for 2028 season
Due to a combination of damage to Tropicana Field and political delays on financing, it is unlikely the Rays' planned new stadium will be ready by 2028.
Cubs designate Adbert Alzolay for assignment, sources say
The Chicago Cubs are designating former closer Adbert Alzolay, 29, a veteran right-hander who underwent Tommy John surgery in August and won't be available to pitch until late in 2025, for assignment, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN.
Chicago White Sox add Walker McKinven as bench coach
The staff under new Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable is taking shape with Walker McKinven hired as the team's bench coach.
MLB offseason survey: Execs predict free agency, trades
While we wait for baseball's hot stove to heat up, we surveyed the sport for answers on big free agents and top trade candidates.
