Francisco to be put into outfield mix
Published 5/5/2008 by Anthony Castrovince at Major League Baseball News
Jason Michaels will be designated for assignment and Francisco will be called up from Triple-A Buffalo before the Indians' series opener at Yankee Stadium.
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