Rays shortstop Wander Franco released from Dominican jail amid ongoing investigation

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Wander Franco, a shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, was released Monday from a jail in the Dominican Republic amid an ongoing investigation into allegations he had a relationship with a 14-year-old girl. Franco paid 2 million Dominican pesos ($34,000) as a type of … Read more

“He’s done” “Definitely guilty” – MLB fans drop their verdict as Wander Franco’s house gets raided by authorities in Santo Domingo

Wander Franco, the talented Major League Baseball star with a staggering $182 million contract, is facing tumultuous times as police in the Dominican Republic raided his homes in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged inappropriate relations with a minor. Reports suggest that the authorities conducted two separate raids — one at Franco’s family home … Read more