Rays' Wander Franco arrested amid investigation into alleged relationships with minors: reports

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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was arrested in the Dominican Republic on Monday amid an investigation into allegations of inappropriate relationships with minors, according to multiple reports. 

Franco, 22, was taken into custody after a three-hour interview with prosecutors, an official in the Puerto Plata province prosecutor's office told The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. 

His arrest came just days after the 2023 All-Star failed to appear for a meeting with Prosecutor Olga Diná Llaverías. 

Wander Franco #5 of the Tampa Bay Rays swings at a pitch during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Tropicana Field on August 12, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida.  (Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

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ESPN reported that police visited two homes in Franco’s hometown in Baní, but he was not located at those properties. According to the report, he was arrested as a result of his failure to appear with the prosecutor. 

Under Dominican law, he must be brought before a judge within 24 hours. 

Franco was placed on administrative leave on Aug. 22 as MLB investigated his alleged relationships with underage girls. According to an ESPN report, at least two people have filed legal action against the baseball player, and sources said he is currently being investigated for an alleged relationship with a third minor.

Wander Franco #5 of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Tropicana Field on August 12, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

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