Author: Michael

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was formally charged in the Dominican Republic for sexual abuse and sexually exploiting a minor. Wander is set to go on trial and could potentially face a maximum of five years behind bars if convicted.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan relayed the update (via Juan Arturo Recio), casting further doubt about Franco’s future in MLB as the recipient of the biggest contract in Rays franchise history.
Franco has been on leave since Aug. 2023 after allegations surfaced of the All-Star player exploiting a 14-year-old girl in the Dominican Republic.

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