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Nationals Reportedly Make Important Roster Decision Regarding Cionel Perez The Washington Nationals are getting closer to finalizing their Opening Day roster. On Monday, it was announced that oufielder Christian Fra...

MARCH 23 • SI.COM

Falls short of Opening Day roster The Nationals optioned Franklin to Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

Impact Franklin has yet to make his MLB debut, but he appeared to have a decent shot at being included on the Nationals' Opening Day roster after Washington had optioned fellow outfielders Robert Hassell and Dylan Crews to the minors in recent days. Ultimately, Franklin will wind up joining Hassell and Crews in Rochester, where all three should get the chance to play on a near-everyday basis. Franklin spent the entire 2025 season at the Triple-A level, slashing .272/.390/.427 with 12 home runs and 19 stolen bases in 117 games between the Cubs' and Nationals' top affiliates.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Shot at Opening Day roster Franklin is still in the running for a spot on the 26-man roster with Dylan Crews and Robert Hassell both set to begin the season at Triple-A Rochester, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athl...

Impact The 26-year-old outfielder was added to the 40-man roster this offseason after being acquired from the Cubs in the Michael Soroka trade, and Franklin could make the jump to the big leagues after slashing a combined .266/.383/.418 over 117 Triple-A games last season between Iowa and Rochester with 12 homers and 19 steals. He hasn't shown much this spring at the plate, however batting .233 (7-for-30) with zero extra-base hits and a 1:11 BB:K. Franklin is capable of playing all three outfield positions, and that versatility could earn him the final spot on the Nationals' bench.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Joins 40-man roster The Nationals selected Franklin's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.

Impact The 25-year-old was acquired from the Cubs in the Michael Soroka trade over the summer, so it's no surprise the Nationals are protecting him from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft. Franklin spent the year at the Triple-A level between the two organizations and posted an .817 OPS with 12 homers and 19 steals in 117 games.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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The 2025 MLB trade deadline is Thursday, July 31 at 6 p.m. ET. On that note, here are trade rumors around the sport.

JULY 31, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 MLB Trade Deadline Buzz, Trades Tracker: Every Move Made Before Deadline

Cubs add pitching depth with Michael Soroka, Andrew Kittredge

The Chicago Cubs bolstered their pitching staff ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline by adding right-handers Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals and Andrew Kittredge from th...

JULY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Shipped to D.C. The Cubs traded Franklin to the Nationals on Wednesday alongside Ronny Cruz in exchange for Michael Soroka, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Franklin has spent the entire season with the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate, slashing .257/.383/.415 with eight homers, 40 RBI, 60 runs scored and 11 steals through 86 games. The 25-year-old will likely report to Triple-A Rochester upon joining the Nationals organization and could be a candidate to join the big club once rosters expand in September.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shipped to D.C. The Cubs traded Franklin to the Nationals on Wednesday alongside Ronny Cruz in exchange for Michael Soroka, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Franklin has spent the entire season with the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate, slashing .257/.383/.415 with eight homers, 40 RBI, 60 runs scored and 11 steals through 86 games. The 25-year-old will likely report to Triple-A Rochester upon joining the Nationals organization and could be a candidate to join the big club once rosters expand in September.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suárez to Mariners, Durán to Phillies as MLB trade market heats up before Thursday's deadline

Slugger Eugenio Suarez is headed to the Seattle Mariners and flame-throwing reliever Jhoan Duran has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies during a busy Wednesday ahead of Major...

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press