It was a once in a career (most don't even get close to that) run last year when he had those near no hitters and overall heater for a few weeks.
Francis wasn't any good before that and isn't much good after that. This is who he is.
The inevitable media attention coming into this year probably didn't help, as if he was to be the SP saviour, but he just isn't very good and was overhyped coming into the year as a result.
But he will have those memories and stats line for a months in 2024 to look back on, which is more than most major league pitchers can look back on.
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