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| HT/WT: 5-8, 148 lbs |
| Birthplace: La Romana, DR |
| Age: 20 |
| Experience: R |
| Bats/Throws: S, R |
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Top Welbyn Francisca News
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Guardians' Welbyn Francisca: Returns to health
Francisca (shoulder) has gone 4-for-27 (.148 average) with a 0:8 BB:K, one stolen base, three RBI and one run in seven games for High-A Lake County since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list June 3.
Francisca began the 2026 campaign on Single-A Hill City's IL due to the shoulder issue, but after playing in nine rehab games in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League from May 11 through June 2, he was activated and assigned to the Guardians' Midwest League affiliate. The 20-year-old has gotten off to a slow start at Lake County, which is to be expected following an extended absence to begin the season.
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Guardians' Welbyn Francisca: Missing in action
Francisca is dealing with a shoulder injury and should join High-A Lake County by late April, Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline reports.
The 19-year-old switch hitter took a step back in 2025 with an 88 wRC+ in 98 games at Single-A after logging a 143 wRC+ in 74 games across rookie ball and Single-A in 2024. He's still young and has above-average speed on the bases, so Francisca could bounce back once he's healthy for the Captains.
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Guardians' Welbyn Francisca: Wrapping up dominant season
Francisca is slashing .325/.412/.477 with seven home runs, 18 steals on 21 attempts and a 15.4 percent strikeout rate in 71 games across the Arizona Complex League and Carolina League.
The 18-year-old switch hitter has made 23 starts at shortstop and three at second base since his promotion to Single-A Lynchburg on July 29. Francisca doesn't have the loudest tools, but he's pretty good at everything and has performed well while being young for his levels.
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