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Nationals reportedly sign veteran Maikel Franco to a minor-league deal

By Eduardo Razo

Nationals reportedly sign Maikel Franco to a minor-league deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington

Despite the ongoing MLB lockout, the Washington Nationals are making moves to improve their 2022 roster by adding some veteran presence to their club. 

The Washington Post’s Jesse Dougherty reports that the Nationals have struck a minor league deal with veteran third baseman Maikel Franco. 

Franco spent the 2021 season with the Baltimore Orioles, playing 104 games, hitting .210 with 11 home runs and 47 RBI. However, the 29-year-old didn’t finish the season in Baltimore after being designated for assignment in late August and ultimately released by the team a couple of days later. 

Washington is ready to rebuild with the young talent acquired during their trades of Trea Turner, Max Scherzer, Kyle Schwarber, and others at the MLB Trade Deadline this past season.

Nonetheless, with the signings of César Hernández, Dee Strange-Gordon, and Franco, the Nationals have added veterans who can bring experience to their suddenly youthful roster.

How to watch Nationals’ 2023 spring training: Schedule, times, radio info

By NBC Sports Washington Staff
Nats' 2023 spring training schedule: Dates, times, broadcasts originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe sports calendar has officially turned to baseball season. Spring training is just getting underway and soon exhibition games will follow.For the Nationals, that means a full slate of 28 Grapefruit League games this spring followed by one final tune-up game against the Yankees in D.C. on March 28.Here's a look at the Nationals' spring training schedule.Nationals' 2023 spring training scheduleAll times listed are Eastern Standard Time.Saturday, Feb. 25 @ Cardinals, 1:05 p.m. (The Team 980)Sunday, Feb. 26 vs. Astros, 1:05 p.m. - split squad (Nationals.com)Sunday, Feb. 26 @ Mets, 1:10 p.m. - split squadTuesday, Feb. 28 vs. Cardinals, 1:05 p.m.Wednesday, March 1 @ Yankees, 1:05 p.m. (ESPN)Thursday, March 2 vs. Marlins, 1:05 p.m.Friday, March 3 @ Mets, 1:10 p.m. (Nationals.com)Saturday, March 4 vs. Cardinals, 1:05 p.m. (The Team 980)Sunday, March 5 @ Astros, 1:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Tuesday, March 7 @ Marlins, 1:10 p.m.Wednesday, March 8 @ Tigers, 1:05 p.m.Friday, March 10 vs. Marlins, 6:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Saturday, March 11 vs. Mets, 7:05 p.m. (MASN/The Team 980)Sunday, March 12 @ Cardinals, 1:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Monday, March 13 vs. Astros, 1:05 p.m.Tuesday, March 14 @ Mets, 1:10 p.m.Wednesday, March 15 @ Marlins, 1:10 p.m.Thursday, March 16 vs. Mets, 6:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Friday, March 17 @ Astros, 1:05 p.m. (Nationals.com)Saturday, March 18 vs. Marlins, 1:05 p.m. (MASN/106.7 The Fan)Sunday, March 19 vs. Tigers, 1:05 p.m. (The Team 980)Monday, March 20 vs. Mets, 6:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Tuesday, March 21 @ Cardinals, 1:05 p.m. (Nationals.com)Wednesday, March 22 vs. Yankees, 1:05 p.m.Thursday, March 23 @ Astros, 6:05 p.m.Friday, March 24 vs. Cardinals, 6:05 p.m. (MASN)Saturday, March 25 vs. Astros, 6:05 p.m.Sunday, March 26 @ Marlins, 1:10 p.m.Tuesday, March 28 vs. Yankees, 12:05 p.m. at Nationals Park (MASN/106.7 The Fan)
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