Corner infielder Juan Francisco has opted out of his minor-league deal with the Rays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times tweets. He is now a free agent.
Francisco, who signed with the Rays in January, hit .220/.291/.456 in 320 plate appearances with the Blue Jays in 2014, offering his usual blend of plus power but weak contact ability and defense. The Rays attempted to assign him to Triple-A Durham on Friday, but Francisco’s contract allowed him to opt out today.
