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Osleivis Basabe confident to step in for Rays as Wander Franco is sidelined
22-year-old Osleivis Basabe has been called up by the Tampa Bay Rays to replace shortstop Wander Franco, who is being investigated for an inappropriate relationship with a minor. Basabe is ready for the challenge.