Rays' Wander Franco faces investigation in Dominican Republic for alleged relationship with minor

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Tampa Bay Rays star Wander Franco is under investigation in the Dominican Republic over an alleged relationship with a minor, officials in the country said Monday.

The media office of the attorney general in the Dominican Republic told The Associated Press "there are investigations" into Franco’s alleged relationship with a minor. The probe came after social media posts suggested the allegations against Franco.

The Rays placed Franco on the restricted list on Monday as MLB investigated the matter.

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Wander Franco, #5 of the Tampa Bay Rays, reacts against the New York Yankees before the first inning at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 1, 2023 in New York City. (Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

Franco reportedly went on Instagram Live before the team’s game against the Cleveland Guardians to deny the allegations. According to The Athletic, teammate Jose Siri was in the background of the video yelling in Spanish, "people after money."

Tampa Bay has not detailed the nature of the social media posts but said the team and Franco "mutually agreed" he would go on the restricted list. He will be paid during his time on the restricted list.

"We support any steps taken by the league to better understand the situation," the team said Monday of the MLB investigation. "Out of respect for all parties involved, we have no further comments at this time."

Rays team president Erik Neander said on a media call, "Our comments on Wander are going to stand for what we have to say."

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