Jose Franco just jumped from under-the-radar to center stage in the Reds’ system, with FanGraphs ranking him as Cincinnati’s sixth-best prospect—way higher than MLB Pipeline’s No. 24 slot. After battling injuries and a long road through the minors, Franco’s 2025 season (3.11 ERA, 9.65 K/9) has scouts buzzing about his fastball and deceptive delivery. The Reds added him to the 40-man roster, signaling big-league plans for 2026. With so many talented arms, could this shake up the Reds’ rotation or even lead to a trade? What do you think about Franco’s sudden rise? #Sports #Baseball #Reds