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Jun 27, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
At least two other people have filed a lawsuit against the star shortstop and the government is investigating allegations by a third juvenile, according to the report.
The ESPN report came a day after Listin Diario reported that police in the Dominican Republic conducted two home raids in search of Franco, but he was nowhere to be found.
Franco was placed on administrative leave on August 22 while MLB investigated his alleged relationships with underage girls.
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July 25, 2023; St. Petersburg, Florida, United States; Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5), first baseman in Game 7 against the Miami Marlins at Tropicana Field. (Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports)
The Rays spoke out in support of MLB’s investigation but have not commented since.
“We support Major League Baseball’s resolution to place Wander Franco on administrative leave,” the Rays said at the time. “The Tampa Bay Rays are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity on and off the field. We appreciate the understanding and patience of our enthusiasts and attendees as this process unfolds. We won’t have any more information on this until MLB has completed its process. “
The allegations were made public earlier this month following social media posts, but the first complaint was filed in July.
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Franco took to his Instagram Live to deny the allegations against him, but the Rays still shortlisted him.
The Rays began cutting images of Franco around Tropicana Field amid the allegations. There was also no sign of Franco merchandise being sold at the Rays’ team store in their stadium.
Tampa Bay Rays #5 Wander Franco watches batting practice before the 93rd MLB All-Star Game presented via Mastercard at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in Seattle, Wash. (Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images).
Franco’s last game was on Aug. 12, and some say he may never play in the majors ever again.
Franco was an All-Star for the first time this season. He hit . 281/. 344/. 475 with 17 home runs and 58 RBIs in 112 games last season.
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He signed an 11-year, $182 million contract extension in November 2021, but a team option in 2033 could be worth $233 million when completed.
Fox News’ Ryan Morik contributed to this report.
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