Wander Franco is facing sexual abuse charges in his home country, the Dominican Republic-an ordeal that could end up costing ...

The result is not only the likely end of Franco’s MLB tenure but also the forfeiture of the remaining $154 million on his ...

TAMPA, Fla. — After a nearly six-month delay, Wander Franco’s trial on multiple charges is set to begin Monday in the Dominican Republic with his freedom and baseball future on the line, as ...

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Wander Franco at his trial on Monday, June 23. AP “We are requesting a five-year prison sentence for the proven crime of sexual abuse against a minor,” prosecutor José Martínez said. Franco ...

Wander Franco has been accused of having a relationship with a 14-year-old girl (the Tampa Bay Rays star is 22) and the reports have quickly become the talk of baseball.

Franco was in the midst of his third major league season when his career was halted in August 2023. He agreed to an 11-year, $182 million contract in November 2021.

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Even before Wander Franco’s major league debut two years ago, the Rays shortstop has long been viewed as a future superstar for his amazing skills and advanced feel for the game. The production ...

The sex abuse trial of Tampa Bay Rays player Wander Franco was delayed to June after 28 of 31 witnesses scheduled to testify were no-shows.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was hit with a gun charge over an incident in November as he is tried for allegedly sexually abusing a minor.