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MLB Star Wander Franco On Leave After Social Media Posts Claim Inappropriate Relationship With Minor Headline from Forbes
The 22-year-old star shortstop—who has denied all wrongdoing—will be away from the Rays for at least a week.
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The Daily Caller
REPORT: Rays’ Wander Franco Accused Of ‘Inappropriate Relationship With 14-Year-Old Minor,’ MLB Investigating Claims ↗ (opens The Daily Caller) Published Aug 13, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description MLB and the Rays are investigating social media posts that are accusing Wander Franco of having an "inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old minor."
Forbes
MLB Star Wander Franco On Leave After Social Media Posts Claim Inappropriate Relationship With Minor ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Aug 13, 2023
Forbes's feed description The 22-year-old star shortstop—who has denied all wrongdoing—will be away from the Rays for at least a week.
New York Post
Rays place Wander Franco on leave amid allegations of improper relationship with minor ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Aug 13, 2023
New York Post's feed description Rays star Wander Franco is being investigated for social media posts which indicate the possibility of an inappropriate relationship with a minor.
Newsweek
Rays place Wander Franco on restricted list amid MLB investigation ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Aug 13, 2023
Newsweek's feed description The Tampa Bay Rays and Wander Franco have "mutually agreed" that he will go on the restricted list and take leave from the team, the Rays announced.
FOX 13 Tampa
Rays place Wander Franco on the Restricted List amid allegations of improper relationship with minor ↗ (opens FOX 13 Tampa) Published Aug 13, 2023
FOX 13 Tampa's feed description The Tampa Rays and Wander Franco have mutually agreed that he will go on the Restricted List amid an investigation into social media posts alleging he had a relationship with a minor.
Portland Press Herald
Axios
MLB investigating Wander Franco over alleged inappropriate relationship ↗ (opens Axios) Published Aug 13, 2023
Axios's feed description The Rays placed shortstop Wander Franco on the restricted list for at least a week.
New York Post
Rays’ Wander Franco not traveling with team as MLB looks into allegations of improper relationship with minor ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Aug 13, 2023
New York Post's feed description Rays star Wander Franco did not travel with the team as MLB looks into social media posts regarding the rising star.
NBC News
Dominican authorities investigate Rays’ Wander Franco for an alleged relationship with a minor ↗ (opens NBC News) Published Aug 14, 2023
NBC News's feed description The Rays, meanwhile, placed the 22-year-old on the restricted list, a move that will sideline Franco for at least six games while MLB investigates social media posts involving the player.
New York Post
Rays’ Wander Franco accused of improper relationship with second underage girl ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Aug 14, 2023
New York Post's feed description The Tampa Bay Rays announced Monday they are placing shortstop Wander Franco on the restricted list amid MLB’s investigation of potentially inappropriate social media posts.
Black Enterprise
Wander Franco On MLB’s Restricted List Amid Investigation Of Alleged Relationship With A Minor ↗ (opens Black Enterprise) Published Aug 14, 2023
Black Enterprise's feed description MLB star Wander Franco has been placed on the league's restricted list amid an investigation into his alleged relations with a minor.
