Rays' Wander Franco summoned by Dominican authorities over alleged relationships with minors: report

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Tampa Bay Rays star Wander Franco reportedly received a summons from the Dominican Republic to answer questions regarding allegations he had inappropriate relationships with minors.

Franco and his lawyers are required to meet with the Dominican Republic’s Specialized Prosecutor's Office for Children and Adolescents on Thursday, ESPN reported.

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Jun 27, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

At least two people have filed legal action against the star shortstop, and authorities are investigating allegations from a third minor, according to the report.

The ESPN report came a day after Listin Diario reported that police in the Dominican Republic conducted two home raids in search of Franco, but he was nowhere to be found.

Franco was placed on administrative leave on Aug. 22 as MLB investigated his alleged relationships with underage girls.

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Jul 25, 2023; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) throws to first base in the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins  at Tropicana Field. (Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports)

The Rays expressed support for the MLB investigation but have not commented on it since.

"We support Major League Baseball’s decision to place Wander Franco on Administration Leave," the Rays said at the time. "The Tampa Bay Rays are dedicated to upholding high standards of integrity both on and off the