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Wander Samuel Franco Aybar (born March 1, 2001), nicknamed "El Patron", is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2021 and was an All-Star in 2023.
Mar 29, 2024 · The Tampa Bay Rays star shortstop is on administrative leave after being accused of molesting an underage girl by her mother. A judge in the Dominican Republic has given prosecutors until June 1 to present evidence or charge him, or the case may fall apart.
- Gloria Gomez
6 days ago · CNN — Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been formally charged for sexual and commercial exploitation of a minor in the Dominican Republic, the country’s Public Ministry said in a...
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- Bani, Peravia, Dominican Republic
- March 1, 2001
Wander Franco is a 23-year-old Dominican shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays. He has a career batting average of .282 and has won several awards and honors, including AL All-Star and Rookie of the Year.
6 days ago · Franco, 23, has not played since Aug. 12, 2023, when allegations surfaced about an inappropriate relationship with a minor.
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players' Association have extended Wander Franco's administrative leave through July 14, a procedural move to buy more time for new developments to...
