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Rays take down signage showing Wander Franco's likeness amid MLB probe into alleged relationship with minors

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Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The Tampa Bay Rays have begun taking down Wander Franco’s likeness around Tropicana Field amid an investigation into alleged relationships with minors.

Franco, who was initially placed on the restricted list, was placed on administrative leave Tuesday as MLB investigates social media posts suggesting the All-Star was in a relationship with a minor.

A second allegation also surfaced as well. The Rays were removing signage of Franco, the Tampa Bay Times reported Tuesday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Wander Franco of the Tampa Bay Ray during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Tropicana Field on Aug.

12, 2023, in St Petersburg, Florida. (Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) "The banner of him on the rotunda was replaced by Yandy Diaz, the elevator wrap is now [Pete] Fairbanks.

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