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Wander Franco is a professional baseball player for the Tampa Bay Rays, who made his MLB debut in 2021 and was an All-Star in 2023. He signed a $182 million contract extension in 2021, but was placed on administrative leave in 2023 for alleged sexual abuse of a minor.
Jul 10, 2024 · CNN — Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been formally charged for sexual and commercial exploitation of a minor in the Dominican Republic, the country’s Public Ministry said in a...
Jul 10, 2024 · Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a 14-year old girl in the Dominican Republic. He has been placed on administrative leave by MLB since...
Aug 22, 2023 · MLB and law enforcement in the Dominican Republic are investigating Franco for possible relationships with underage girls. He is on administrative leave and could face suspension under...
Sep 26, 2024 · The sordid legal case of former Tampa Bay Rays star Wander Franco will proceed to a trial, a judge in the Dominican Republic has ruled.
Aug 15, 2024 · Franco, a one-time all-star whose last major league game with the Rays came a year ago this week, left the courthouse without addressing reporters.
Aug 30, 2023 · Franco has been in the midst of a breakout campaign. The former No. 1 prospect in the game has posted a .281/.344/.475 slash line with 17 home runs and 30 stolen bases in 2023 with 5.4 bWAR,...