PT TODAY: Robertson instead of Franklin on Opening Day roster
Apr 1 2017
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| American League | National League | |
| Rays | Nick Franklin designated for assignment | |
| Tampa Bay Rays INF/OF Nick Franklin was designated for assignment Saturday, April 1. Source: MLBRosterMoves | |
| BHQ take: A surprising move, since Franklin collected two HR, four steals and six walks in 45 AB while slashing .362/.434/.532 during spring training. Daniel Robertson, on the other hand, struck out 18 times in 56 spring AB (68% ct%) and only struck one extra-base hit. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported that Robertson's defense won the job despite Franklin's hitting; fantasy owners will have to wait and hope for Franklin to land in a more... |
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