The shortstop of the Rays Tampa Bay Wander Franco22 years old, is being under study by Major League Baseball (MLB) after they went viral accusations against him on social media for being involved in an “inappropriate relationship” with a youngerthe team reported tonight.
“During today’s match, we learned about social media posts circulating about Wander Francothe Rays said in a statement two hours after Sunday’s 9-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. “We take the situation seriously and are in close contact with Major League Baseball as it conducts its due diligence.”
Franco did not play this Sunday, August 13, in the loss suffered by the Rays 9 runs to 2 against the Cleveland Guardians, although the team’s manager, Kevin Cash, assured that it was only a “day off” for the Tampa Bay shortstop. “I am aware of this speculation,” Kash said. “I will not comment further on that. But the day off was because of the day off.” Franco was in the dugout for at least the first 5 innings of the game, then he was no longer seen with the team.
Instead, the Rays called up Osleivis Basabe, one of their top prospects, from Triple-A Durham.
The accusations
The accusation circulating on social networks ensures that the minor was 14 years old when she had a “relationship” with Franco.
But how so? So the little girl in the dancing videos is 14 years old? pic.twitter.com/El7cDIPRT8
— Sonny (@SonnyRespeto) August 12, 2023
However, other versions also ensure that it was all a “plot” by the young woman’s family to “extort” Franco.
“I have heard reports from the Dominican Republic that this situation with Wander was a setup. An initial fake ID was apparently used to appear 19 years old and an extortion plot was put together. $200,000 USD as well as a Mercedes Benz gt63s. Franco refused to pay. How true is this? I don’t know. But we have to find out,” said former Minor League player and now baseball content creator Nathan Crawford.
Im hearing reports out of the DR that this situation with Wander was an entrapment. Apparently initial Fake ID was used to represent 19 years of age and an extortion plot was put together. $200,000 USD as well as a Mercedes Benz gt63s. He refused to pay. How true is this? I…
— MAJOR ???? (@Major_Mangoes) August 14, 2023
Wander Franco’s story
Wander Franco, shortstop of the Tampa Bay Rays was born on March 1, 2001 in the Dominican Republic.
He signed with the Rays in 2017 at age 16. He quickly demonstrated his potential in the minor leagues and his major league debut came in June 2021. That year, Franco he became the youngest player to hit a Grand Slam in his first campaign.
Tampa Bay signed him to an 11-year, $182 million contract in November 2021, a deal with a team option for 2033 that could be worth $223 million.
FrancoAn AL All-Star this season, he is hitting .281 with 17 home runs, 58 RBIs and is 30-for-40 stolen base attempts in 112 games.
2023-08-14 03:59:30
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