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5+1⁄3 innings and had a 3.38 ERA. [14] On June 30, 2020, Franco was outrighted off of the 40-man roster. [15] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [16] Franco became a free agent on November 2. [17]

Lotte Giants

On November 21, 2020, Franco signed a $245K contract with the Lotte Giants of the KBO League. The contract also includes a $55K signing bonus. [18] He made his KBO debut on April 6, 2021. Franco became a free agent following the season.

Generales de Durango

On March 2, 2022, Franco signed with the Generales de Durango of the Mexican League. [19] In 6 starts, he posted a 0–3 record with a 9.85 ERA over 28.1 innings pitched. Franco was released on May 25. [20]

Fubon Guardians

On June 17, 2022, Franco signed with the Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. [21] He appeared in 40 contests for the team down the stretch, recording a 4.41 ERA with 94 strikeouts and 10 saves in 100.0 innings pitched.

In 2023, Franco made 52 appearances out of the bullpen, recording a stellar 0.95 ERA with 71 strikeouts and 9 saves across 66+1⁄3 innings of work. [22] Franco re-signed with the Guardians on January 15, 2024, for the 2024 season.

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  19. ↑ @GeneralesdDgo (March 2, 2022). "¡El staff de pitcheo se fortalece! 👏🏻 La Tropa tendrá a un brazo de grandes ligas, que puede ayudar a abrir juegos o relevar. Directamente, desde los actuales campeones del beisbol, Navegantes de Magallanes: Enderson Franco. ☄️🚀 ¡Bienvenido a Generales! ⚾️ #HastaLaVictoria" (Tweet). Retrieved March 2, 2022– via Twitter.
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Enderson Franco
Enderson Franco for the Fubon Guardians (cropped).jpg
Franco with the Fubon Guardians
Fubon Guardians – No. 87
Pitcher
Born: (1992-12-29) December 29, 1992 (age 31)
Anaco, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: September 18, 2019, for the San Francisco Giants
KBO: April 6, 2021, for the Lotte Giants
CPBL: July 5, 2022, for the Fubon Guardians
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