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Ben Francisco | Designated Hitter

Team:	New York Yankees
Age / DOB:	(31) / 10/23/1981
Ht / Wt:	6'1' / 190
Bats / Throws:	Right / Right
College:	UCLA
Contract:	view contract details [x] 2013: Minor League Contract
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Ben Francisco went 0-for-4 as the Yankees' No. 2 hitter in Monday's loss.

Francisco had a nice spring, but then the Yankees gave him four at-bats in two weeks and he's been useless since his role expanded a week ago. What makes the usage especially odd as he hasn't had even one start in the outfield (he's played a total of three innings there). If the Yankees aren't going to put him to use there, they should be able to find a better bat for his bench spot. Apr 22 - 10:47 PM

Ben Francisco goes hitless in loss
Apr 22 - 10:47 PM
Ben Francisco serving as Yankees' DH
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Francisco makes Yankees' roster
Mar 29 - 5:57 PM
Ben Francisco homers twice against Tigers
Mar 23 - 5:18 PM

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Game Log
Date	Opp	GM	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	BB	K	SB	CS	HBP	SAC	AVG	OBA	SLG
May 17	TOR	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
May 15	SEA	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
May 13	@ CLE	1	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.250	.250	.250
May 9	@ COL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
May 8	@ COL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
May 7	@ COL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.500	.000
May 5	OAK	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
May 1	HOU	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	4.000
Apr 29	HOU	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
Apr 26	TOR	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	.000	1.000	.000
Apr 25	TOR	1	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	.250	.250	.250
Apr 23	@ TB	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
Apr 22	@ TB	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
Apr 20	@ TOR	1	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
Apr 18	ARZ	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.500	.667	.500
Apr 17	ARZ	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.333	.333	.333
Apr 14	BAL	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
Apr 9	@ CLE	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
Apr 5	@ DET	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
Apr 3	BOS	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	.500	.000
Apr 1	BOS	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.500	.000

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	Francisco Cervelli D.L. Francisco Cervelli will have the stitches removed from his right hand Tuesday. Cervelli fractured his hand late last month when he was struck by a foul tip. His cast is expected to come off in three weeks while he's about five weeks away from baseball activities. Chris Stewart and Austin Romine will continue to split catching duties for now. May 7
	2	Chris Stewart Sidelined The New York Post confirms Chris Stewart (groin) will not be placed on the disabled list. Stewart injured himself when he slid into third base awkwardly during Thursday's game, but he's not expected to miss more than 2-3 days. An MRI on Friday ruled out structural damage and the Yankees are listing him as day-to-day. May 18
	3	Austin Romine
1B	1	Mark Teixeira D.L. Mark Teixeira (wrist) is aiming to return from the disabled list on May 30 or 31. "It's great -- I couldn't be happier with my rehab," Teixeira said. "I'm looking at the end of May, sometime around the 30th or 31st maybe, to get back out there playing with the Yankees. I'm feeling great." Teixeira has been taking batting practice in the cages but still needs to take live BP on the field. "I would say the next step would be some live BP; we're not there yet," manager Joe Girardi said. "Then maybe some sim games, hopefully, then some rehab games. That's the progression, but we're still in the BP phase." May 15
	2	Lyle Overbay
2B	1	Robinson Cano
	2	Alberto Gonzalez
SS	1	Derek Jeter D.L. Derek Jeter (ankle) is close to getting the walking boot on his left foot removed again. Jeter had a routine checkup recently and was told his left ankle is healing. Once the boot is removed, he'll be eased into baseball activities again. The future Hall of Famer won't be an option at shortstop for the Yankees until after the All-Star break. May 16
	2	Eduardo Nunez D.L. Yankees placed SS Eduardo Nunez on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 6, with a rib cage injury. Nunez recently resumed swinging a bat, but he's obviously still not feeling well enough to be playing. The Yankees will continue to roll with Jayson Nix at shortstop, with Alberto Gonzalez getting called up to provide infield depth. May 12
	3	Jayson Nix
	4	Reid Brignac
3B	1	Alex Rodriguez D.L. Alex Rodriguez (hip) hit off a tee and ran Wednesday in a 40-man workout at the Yankees' complex in Tampa. Rodriguez was cleared for baseball activities last weekend and is now easing into heavy workouts down in Florida. The veteran third baseman is not targeting a specific return date but should be available sometime around the All-Star break if everything goes according to plan. He is on his way back from January hip surgery. May 9
	2	Kevin Youkilis D.L. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Kevin Youkilis (back) will take batting practice "pretty soon." Youkilis has hit off a tee and taken soft-toss and is nearing the next step. The Yankees haven't set a timetable for his return, but it's looking like he'll probably be back sometime in late May or early June. May 17
	3	David Adams
LF	1	Curtis Granderson
	2	Vernon Wells
CF	1	Brett Gardner
RF	1	Ichiro Suzuki
	2	Ben Francisco
DH	1	Travis Hafner
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	CC Sabathia
	2	Hiroki Kuroda
	3	Andy Pettitte D.L. Yankees placed LHP Andy Pettitte on the 15-day disabled list with a strained trapezius muscle. Pettitte suffered the injury during Thursday's start against the Mariners. It's believed to be minor, but the Yankees don't want to take any chances with the 40-year-old southpaw. Vidal Nuno is slated to replace him on the active roster and will likely get a start or two. May 17
	4	Phil Hughes
	5	Ivan Nova D.L. Yankees manager Joe Girardi indicated that Ivan Nova (triceps, side) is slated to pitch Monday in Tampa. Nova, currently sidelined with triceps inflammation, experienced discomfort in his upper back while playing catch over the weekend. However, it apparently wasn't a major setback. The assumption is that he'll pitch in extended spring training on Monday, though there's nothing official on that yet. David Phelps will continue to fill his spot in the rotation for now. May 16
	6	David Phelps
	7	Michael Pineda D.L. Michael Pineda (shoulder) is scheduled to throw 50 pitches Friday, either in extended spring training or an intrasquad game. Yankees manager Joe Girardi didn't disclose any plans about a rehab assignment, but he expects Pineda to pitch in the majors at some point this summer. "We’ll continue to build him up," said Girardi. "Starters, as you know, take a lot longer than relievers because you have to get them to 100 pitches. For a kid that hasn’t pitched in a couple of years, that’s something you may want to see a couple of times to make sure he’s ready to go every fifth day." May 16
	8	Vidal Nuno
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Mariano Rivera
	2	David Robertson
	3	Boone Logan
	4	Joba Chamberlain D.L. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Thursday that Joba Chamberlain (oblique) needs at least one more rehab appearance before coming off the disabled list. Chamberlain gave up two hits in a scoreless frame Tuesday night for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, but the Yankees think he needs more work before returning. The 27-year-old has been sidelined since late April with an oblique strain. May 16
	5	Shawn Kelley
	6	Adam Warren
	7	Cesar Cabral D.L. Cesar Cabral (elbow) threw a scoreless inning Wednesday in an extended spring training game. Cabral worked around a single by Delmon Young to complete the frame. The 24-year-old left-hander missed all of 2012 with a stress fracture in his elbow. It's not clear when he'll begin an official minor league rehab assignment. Apr 17
	8	Preston Claiborne
	9	Dellin Betances

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David Adams (3B)	Colin Curtis (OF)	Boone Logan (R)	Andy Pettitte (S)	CC Sabathia (S)
Dellin Betances (R)	Ben Francisco (DH)	Damaso Marte (R)	David Phelps (R)	Chris Stewart (C)
Russell Branyan (1B)	Brett Gardner (OF)	Adam Miller (R)	Michael Pineda (S)	Ichiro Suzuki (OF)
Reid Brignac (3B)	Curtis Granderson (OF)	Sergio Mitre (R)	Burt Reynolds (3B)	Mark Teixeira (1B)
Cesar Cabral (R)	Travis Hafner (DH)	Jayson Nix (3B)	Mariano Rivera (R)	Luis Vizcaino (R)
Robinson Cano (2B)	Phil Hughes (S)	Ivan Nova (S)	David Robertson (R)	Adam Warren (R)
Francisco Cervelli (C)	Derek Jeter (SS)	Eduardo Nunez (SS)	Alex Rodriguez (3B)	Vernon Wells (OF)
Joba Chamberlain (R)	Shawn Kelley (R)	Vidal Nuno (S)	Austin Romine (C)	Kevin Youkilis (3B)
Preston Claiborne (R)	Hiroki Kuroda (S)	Lyle Overbay (1B)

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