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

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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.

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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. Sign at [sports bar] Ferg’s across street also down. Franco does still have a locker in clubhouse," Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin posted to X, formerly known as Twitter.

The Rays haven’t stopped there, though. Commercials by the Rays, as well as their broadcaster Bally Sports, have been removed. There has also been no sign of Franco merchandise being sold at the Rays' team store within Tropicana Field.

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Dominican Republic prosecutor Ángel Darío Tejeda Fabal said last week that an investigation on Franco had been opened under a special division that focuses on minors and gender violence. 

Meanwhile, the Rays have been supporting MLB’s investigation into the matter. 

Wander Franco of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts against the New York