Franco signed with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of the Nippon Professional Baseball League on Thursday, Gaijin Baseball reports.
Franco was released by the Nationals on Friday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
Franco is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs.
Franco is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Franco is not in the lineup Friday's game against the Phillies, Bobby Blanco of MASN Nationals reports.
Franco went 1-for-2 with a run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's loss to the Phillies.
Franco isn't starting Wednesday against the Mets.