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Maikel
Franco
Third Baseman
Birthdate
26/8/1992
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Azua Province, Dominican Republic
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Orioles place 3B Franco on IL with ankle injury
5Y
AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith
Orioles
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Orioles finalize one-year deal with IF Franco
5Y
Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire
Royals
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Royals agree with Soler, Cordero; 3B Franco cut
5Y
Royals
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Royals make one-year deal with 3B Franco official
6Y
AP Photo/Derik Hamilton
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Royals reach deal with 3B Franco, sources say
6Y
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