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Wander Samuel Franco Aybar [1] (born March 1, 2001), nicknamed " El Patron ", is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2021 and was an All-Star in 2023.
Mar 29, 2024 · The Tampa Bay Rays star shortstop is on administrative leave after being accused of molesting an underage girl by her mother. A judge in the Dominican Republic has given prosecutors until June 1 to present evidence or charge him, or the case may fall apart.
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Wander Franco is a 23-year-old Dominican shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays. He has a career batting average of .282 and has won several awards and honors, including AL All-Star and Rookie of the Year.
6 days ago · Franco, 23, has not played since Aug. 12, 2023, when allegations surfaced about an inappropriate relationship with a minor.
Aug 22, 2023 · On Tuesday, MLB announced that Wander Franco was placed on administrative leave. What does that mean -- and what could be next?
Jan 9, 2024 · Wander Franco is facing a lesser charge after a judge in the Dominican Republic analyzed evidence that alleges the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop had a relationship with a 14-year-old girl and paid her mother thousands of dollars for her consent.
