Franco has spent his entire career in the Kansas City Royals organization, reaching Triple-A Omaha for a combined 100 games over the last two seasons. The nine-year veteran is a career .263 hitter with 23 home runs and 78 stolen bases and has batted .271 at the Double-A level, where he has spent the bulk of his time. The 26-year-old provides versatility as a switch-hitter at the plate, as well as with the glove. Known as an outstanding fielder, the Dominican native has appeared in more than 100 games each at shortstop, third base, and second base throughout his career.