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Wander Franco's Administrative Leave Extended Through July 14 Amid Sexual Exploitation Investigation

May 31, 2024, 02:57 PM

Wander Franco, shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, has had his administrative leave extended through July 14. The extension is part of an agreement between MLB and the MLB Players Association as investigations continue into allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a minor. Franco has been on leave since 2023 when the allegations first surfaced. The case is being investigated as a sexual exploitation case.