Wander Franco is facing increasing problems as new allegations have surfaced regarding his involvement with a minor.
Reports indicate that the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop is currently under investigation, leading him to be absent from baseball activities.
Recently, ESPN revealed that a special prosecutor in the Dominican Republic is looking into a second complaint involving a minor.
Additionally, there have been reports of a third girl potentially involved, although she has not yet provided any information to the authorities.
Fans weighed in:
Lock him up and throw the key away if found guilty
— SENS TALK (@senstalk_) August 30, 2023
PRISON ? pic.twitter.com/T8PaC0QR2v
— Philly Sports Sufferer (@mccrystal_alex) August 30, 2023
Sickening
— Ev (@itad0ri35) August 30, 2023
This is really, really bad. https://t.co/1OwZQHL7hq
— Randy Wilkins (@pamsson) August 30, 2023
that’s so gross if it’s true
— Broken Mariners Fan (@IISwitchII) August 30, 2023
Despite the allegations, the 22-year-old Franco vehemently denies any wrongdoing.
Ultimately, it is up to the prosecutors to provide substantial evidence that he was indeed engaged in relationships with minors.
As a result of the investigation, Franco has been placed on administrative leave, despite his impressive performance with a .281 batting average, 58 RBI, and seven home runs.
Major League Baseball (MLB) will await the conclusion of the criminal investigations before deciding on any disciplinary actions of their own, if necessary.
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