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Ben Francisco | Designated Hitter
Team:
Toronto Blue Jays
Ht / Wt:
6'1' / 190
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30
) / 10/23/1981
Bats / Throws:
Right / Right
College:
UCLA
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2012: $1.5375 million, 2013: Arb. Eligible, 2014: Free Agent
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Ben Francisco left Sunday's game with a tight left hamstring.
The Blue Jays are calling it precautionary, though it's worth noting that Francisco had problems with the same hamstring at the end of spring training. Consider him day-to-day.
May 20 - 3:40 PM
Source:
John Lott on Twitter
Ben Francisco (hamstring) took five at-bats in a minor league game Sunday without any issues.
The Jays might keep him on the minor league side of things the next couple days just in case he has a setback and they need to backdate a DL move, but Francisco is fully expected to be ready for Opening Day. He should get plenty of playing time in left field this year against southpaws.
Apr 1 - 2:24 PM
Source:
Shi Davidi on Twitter
Ben Francisco (hamstring) is expected to return to game action this week.
Francisco hasn't played since Friday due to a strained left hamstring, but he was scheduled to go through a series of running drills and hit in the cage on Wednesday. The Blue Jays expect he will be ready come Opening Day.
Mar 28 - 3:28 PM
Source:
BlueJays.mlb.com
Ben Francisco (hamstring) is expected to be ready for Opening Day.
Francisco strained his left hamstring in Friday’s game but will only miss 5-7 days with the injury. He is hoping to land as a reserve wit the Blue Jays this season.
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