The Rays star has been placed on the restricted list.
Ángel Darío Tejeda Fabal, a prosecutor in Peravia, said that the investigation into Franco is open under The National Agency for Boys, Girls, Adolescents and Family and Gender Violence Unit. He said the probe is in its early stages and will be chaired by Judge Olga Diná Llaverías, a specialist on child abuse cases.
“This is a very delicate topic because there is a minor involved,” Fabal said. “We are working together .”“Next week, we might be able to give some of the necessary information without hurting the investigation,” he said. Major League Baseball is also investigating the incident that was sparked by social media posts Sunday on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. These posts were quickly deleted, but the Rays released a statement on the incident without specifics about them.
“During today’s game, we were made aware of the social media posts that are circulating regarding Wander Franco,” the Rays said. “We take the situation seriously and are in close contact with Major League Baseball as it conducts its due diligence.” Franco, 22, was not in Sunday’s lineup despite it being a Franco snapback hat giveaway game. The restricted list agreement between Franco and the Rays means he will sit for at least six games. He will be paid,
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