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  1. 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.

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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,...