Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been placed on administrative leave until June 1, amid an ongoing investigation into allegations of a sexual relationship with a minor. The decision was made per an agreement between Major League Baseball (MLB) and the MLB Players Association (MLBPA), according to reports. Franco stands accused of being involved with a 14-year-old girl in the Dominican Republic and allegedly paying off her mother. Franco's status could change before the set deadline depending on the proceedings of the criminal case in his native country.
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The MLB and MLBPA have agreed to place Rays star Wander Franco on administrative leave until June 1 while investigations into claims he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a minor continue. Read: https://t.co/ZieHBJeVVq https://t.co/gkyr7ZijKc
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#Rays announce final moves as they set 26-man Opening Day roster: OF Josh Lowe placed on the 10-Day IL (retro to 3/25) SS Wander Franco placed on administrative leave INF Niko Goodrum, acquired from #MnTwins, added to 40-man roster and optioned to Triple-A Durham
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BREAKING: Tampa Bay shortstop Wander Franco has been put on administrative leave through June 1 while an investigation continues into an alleged relationship with a minor. https://t.co/iZXXJXaAVi
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News: Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been placed on administrative leave through June 1 per an agreement between MLB and the MLBPA, a source tells ESPN. Franco's status could change before then depending on proceedings in the criminal case in the Dominican Republic.
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