Prosecutors file evidence against Rays shortstop Wander Franco in Dominican Republic probe

Published January 3, 2024 1:57 PM

By MARTÍN ADAMES ALCÁNTARA
Associated Press

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Dominican prosecutors investigating Wander Franco amid allegations that the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop had a relationship with a minor have delivered evidence to a judge in the Dominican Republic. The judge is scheduled to analyze the evidence that was collected during a monthslong investigation and issue a ruling on Friday. The judge has several options including releasing Franco on bond or preventing him from leaving the Dominican Republic. The 22-year-old All-Star player remains in jail for now after being detained on Monday in Puerto Plata, where the alleged act occurred.

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