Franco emerged in 2015 to hit 14 homers as a rookie. He looked then like a key piece in the Phillies future. But he regressed in 2016, registering just a .306 on-base percentage despite hitting 25 homers. Franco entered this season with buzz after working during spring training with new hitting coach Matt Stairs, who believed Franco was ready for a breakout season. His first two months have been almost identical. There was not a drastic drop in May but instead a continuation of April. His breakout never came. And now Franco is on the brink of a demotion.