Rays Wander Franco arrested amid investigation alleged relationships minors reports

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco arrested in Dominican Republic amid investigation into inappropriate relationships with minors. #MLB #WanderFranco

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been arrested in the Dominican Republic following allegations of inappropriate relationships with minors. The 22-year-old was taken into custody after failing to appear for a meeting with the prosecutor. His arrest came just days after he was placed on administrative leave by MLB as they investigated the allegations.

According to reports, police visited two homes in Franco's hometown but did not locate him. He is currently being investigated for alleged relationships with at least three minors, and under Dominican law, he must be brought before a judge within 24 hours of his arrest.

The Rays expressed support for the MLB investigation but have not commented further on the matter. Franco, who was an All-Star for the first time this season, signed a lucrative contract extension in 2021, but his future with the team is now uncertain.

It is a troubling situation for both Franco and the Rays, and the outcome of the investigation will have significant implications for both parties. We will have to wait and see how this unfolds as MLB completes its process.

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