Wander Franco: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Tampa Bay Rays News / FanNation Fastball / 25 minutes ago

Tampa Bay Rays' Standout Wander Franco to Be Formally Accused of Serious Charge in Dominican Republic

Tampa Bay Rays' shortstop Wander Franco is set to be formally accused of sexually exploiting a minor in the Dominican Republic, putting his baseball future in further doubt.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / March 28

Rays SS Wander Franco placed on administrative leave again

The Tampa Bay Rays took shortstop Wander Franco off the 40-man roster and placed him on paid administrative leave Thursday as the investigation continues into allegations he had a relationship with a teenage girl.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 28

MLB, MLBPA make decision on immediate future of Wander Franco

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have reached an agreement on the immediate future of Rays shortstop Wander Franco.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / March 28

Rays All-Star Shortstop Placed on Administrative Leave

Wander Franco was put on administrative leave Thursday by Major League Baseball, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The placement removes Franco from the Tampa Bay Rays 40-man roster and is effective through June 1.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / March 28

MLB, MLBPA make decision on Rays' All-Star SS

The league and players association have come to an agreement on the immediate future of shortstop Wander Franco.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / March 27

Rays open with Jays, begin life without Wander Franco

The Tampa Bay Rays will open the season Thursday with a new shortstop and Opening Day starting pitcher when they host the Toronto Blue Jays in St. Petersburg, Fla.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 25

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Tampa Bay Rays News / FanNation Fastball / March 21

Disgraced Tampa Bay Rays Star Expected to Be Moved Off Roster By Opening Day

It doesn't look like the Tampa Bay Rays will be having superstar shortstop Wander Franco any time soon - if they ever have him again at all. Franco, who was arrested this offseason in the Dominican Republic, is still facing a charge relating to an alleged relationship with a minor.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 3

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Tampa Bay Rays News / FanNation Fastball / February 23

Tampa Bay Rays' Shortstop Has Bank Accounts Frozen in Dominican Republic as Legal Situation Rages On

The situation keeps getting worse and worse for Tampa Bay Rays' shortstop Wander Franco, who just had his bank accounts frozen in the Dominican Republic.

Tampa Bay Rays News / FanNation Fastball / February 12

Tampa Bay Rays' Top Prospect Unlikely to Crack Opening Day Roster, Even Despite Wander Franco Uncertainty

Even despite the uncertainly around Wander Franco, the Tampa Bay Rays likely won't have top infield prospect Junior Caminero make the Opening Day roster, per reports.

Tampa Bay Rays News / FanNation Fastball / January 26

Embattled Tampa Bay Rays Star Posts Video of Him Hitting as Career Hangs in the Balance

We don't know yet if Tampa Bay Rays' star Wander Franco will play baseball in 2024 - or ever again - but we know that he's still preparing as if baseball will be part of his life.

Tampa Bay Rays News / FanNation Fastball / January 20

Text Messages Between Wander Franco, Minor Revealed

With spring training a little less than a month away, Tampa Bay Rays' shortstop Wander Franco remains on the restricted list. Franco was put on the list back in August of 2023 and missed the Rays' playoff run because of allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a minor.

Tampa Bay Rays News / ClutchPoints / January 19

Rays: Disturbing new details of Wander Franco allegations emerge

Embattled Tampa Bay Rays star Wander Franco has found himself in hot water once again after disturbing new details about his alleged relationship with a minor has emerged.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / January 19

Wander Franco could be facing up to 20 years in prison

Wander Franco could be facing up to 20 years in prison over his alleged relationship with a minor. Officials in the Dominican Republic are debating what charges to file against Franco for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9

Wander Franco to face lesser charges in Dominican Republic

Some of the details have changed in the case against Rays shortstop Wander Franco.

Tampa Bay Rays News / FanNation Fastball / January 9

Report: Tampa Bay Rays' Shortstop Wander Franco Likely to Be Prohibited From Returning to United States

According to Ken Rosenthal of 'The Athletic,' who spoke with multiple immigration attorneys, Tampa Bay Rays' shortstop Wander Franco is likely to be barred from entering the United States, putting his availability for the 2024 season further at risk.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / January 8

Wander Franco released from prison in D.R. amid investigation

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was released from prison in the Dominican Republic on Monday while officials continue to investigate allegations that he engaged in relationships with minors.

Tampa Bay Rays News / The Forkball / January 6

Wander Franco Granted Conditional Release Amid Investigation

In a recent development, a judge on Friday approved the conditional release of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco while he is under investigation for alleged involvement with a 14-year-old girl.

Tampa Bay Rays News / The Forkball / January 2

Dominican Authorities Confirm Arrest of Ray’s Wander Franco

The Dominican Republic Authorities have confirmed the arrest of Tampa Bay Rays’ shortstop, Wander Franco, on Monday following his interview with prosecutors regarding complaints of inappropriate relationships with young girls, as revealed by a source to ESPN.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 1

Reports: Wander Franco detained in Dominican Republic

Authorities in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic have arrested Wander Franco.

Authorities raided Franco’s homes last week looking for the Rays player

...then Dominican prosecutors summoned Franco for questioning

...but Franco failed to appear

MLB placed the Rays shortstop on administrative leave in August

...which could end his MLB career

Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / January 1

Report: Wander Franco arrested in Dominican Republic

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has reportedly been arrested in the Dominican Republic over allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a minor.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / December 28

Wander Franco fails to appear for his investigation summons in D.R.

Wander Franco fails to appear for his investigation summons in Dominican Republic

Wander Franco had a summons to appear before authorities investigating his cases in the Dominican Republic, but he did not show up.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 27

Report: Wander Franco summoned for questioning in D.R.

Report: Dominican prosecutors summon Wander Franco for questioning amid investigation

Prosecutors in the Dominican Republic officially summoned Wander Franco for questioning.

Report: Authorities raided Franco's homes in Dominican Republic

Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / December 26

Report: Authorities raided Franco’s homes in Dominican Republic

Report: Authorities raided Wander Franco’s homes in Dominican Republic

Authorities in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday raided two homes in search of Wander Franco, according to a report.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / November 2

Rays reinstate SS Wander Franco to 40-man roster

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated shortstop Wander Franco to the 40-man roster in a procedural move Thursday. He had been on paid administrative leave since Aug.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / August 17