PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — As the baseball offseason begins to heat up, the Philadelphia Phillies made some decisions on a few players that have been staples in the organization. Both Maikel Franco and Cesar Hernandez were not tendered contracts for the 2020 season.
This decision makes both infielders free agents.
Franco, 27, had a roller-coaster season in 2019, hitting over .400 in the month of March but was inconsistent throughout the rest of the year. The 2019 season also saw the infielder spend time in the minor leagues.
Hernandez, 29, had more of a consistent year. He ended the season with a .