PT TODAY: Miller's return to PHI sends Franco packing
Aug 5 2019
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| National League | American League | |
| Phillies | Brad Miller reinstated off IL | |
| Philadelphia Phillies INF Brad Miller (hip) on Sunday, Aug. 4, was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. In a corresponding move, 3B Maikel Franco was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Source: MLB.com - Todd Zolecki | |
| BHQ take: The big news here is the demotion of Franco, who’s been the starting third baseman for Philadelphia for most of the last four seasons. 2019 has been a slog for Franco, he’s got a .250 xBA, but only an 82 PX. We’ve made a major reduction in his at-bats, but left him some on the assumption if he starts to hit at Triple-A, the Phils will... |
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