Wander Franco faces second complaint of relationship with minor; Dominican authorities investigating: report

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Dominican authorities are reportedly investigating a second complaint against Wander Franco about an alleged relationship with a minor.

The Tampa Bay Rays' star shortstop was placed on administrative leave Aug. 22 as MLB investigates his alleged relationships with underage girls.

The allegations were made public earlier this month following social media posts.

Franco reportedly went on his Instagram Live to deny the allegations against him, but the Rays still placed him on the restricted list.

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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco throws to first base in the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., July 25, 2023. (Jonathan Dyer/USA Today Sports)

According to The Athletic, teammate Jose Siri was in the background of Franco's Instagram video, yelling in Spanish, "People after money."

The first complaint was filed July 17. One girl has not spoken to authorities, but her alleged relationship with the shortstop is still being investigated, ESPN says.

The Rays began to take down images of Franco around Tropicana Field amid the allegations.

"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," the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin posted to X, formerly known as Twitter.

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