Dominican investigation of Rays' Wander Franco being led by division specializing in minors

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The Dominican Republic's investigation into Tampa Bay Rays All-Star Wander Franco's alleged relationship with a minor is being led by a division that specializes in minors and gender violence.

The division, which is in the province of Peravia where Franco was born, is known as the National Agency for Boys, Girls, Adolescents and Family and Gender Violence Unit, according to Peravia prosecutor Angel Dario Tejeda Fabal.

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Wander Franco of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on during batting practice prior to the 93rd MLB All-Star Game at T-Mobile Park on July 11, 2023, in Seattle. (Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Judge Olga Dina Llaverias, who specializes in child abuse cases, will be on the case as well.

"This is a very delicate topic because there is a minor involved," Fabal said, per AP. "We are working together [with Judge Llaverias].

"Next week, we might be able to give some of the necessary information without hurting the investigation."

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Fabal added that he has not been approached by anyone from MLB, or any United States authorities on the matter. 

Franco was out of the Rays' lineup on Sunday after social media posts suggested that he was in an inappropriate relationship with a minor. It was "mutually agreed" with the Rays that he would go on the restricted list as the league investigated the matter.

"We support any steps taken by the league to better understand the situation," the Rays said Monday of the MLB investigation. "Out of respect