Arrr! Rays' Wander Franco be walkin' the plank on account o' his alleged dalliance with a young lass. Aye matey!
2024-03-28
Avast ye scallywags! Major League Baseball and the players' association have marooned Tampa Bay Rays' swashbuckler Wander Franco on administrative leave until June 1. Arrr, the lad be walkin' the plank for a fortnight!
The Tampa Bay Rays' shortstop Wander Franco has been placed on administrative leave until June 1 due to allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a minor. The decision was made by Major League Baseball and the players' association, leading to Franco being removed from the 40-man roster as the Rays prepare to open the season against the Toronto Blue Jays. News of the decision was first reported by The Tampa Bay Times. Franco, who was arrested earlier this year in the Dominican Republic, was previously on administrative leave in August for similar allegations. He has not been formally charged but faces accusations of sexual and psychological abuse. MLB will monitor the situation as the criminal investigation in the Dominican Republic continues. Franco signed a lucrative contract extension in November 2021, but his future in the league remains uncertain pending further developments in the case.