Franklin, Whitney Called Up To South Bend
The Chicago Cubs have promoted pitchers Kohl Franklin and Blake Whitney from the Eugene Emeralds (A-Short) to the South Bend Cubs (A-Full) in a roster move finalized on Wednesday.
The Chicago Cubs have promoted pitchers
Currently in his second professional season after being drafted in the 6th round of the 2018 MLB Draft, Franklin had been arguably the Ems top starting pitcher all season long, compiling a 1-3 record with a 2.31 ERA, 49 strikeouts and just 14 walks while holding opposing hitters to a .214 average in 10 starts (39.0 IP).
Meanwhile,
Franklin and Whitney will join a number of former 2019 Emeralds teammates in South Bend, including
In corresponding roster moves, the Emeralds have added RHP
The Eugene Emeralds organization thanks both
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