Tampa Bay’s All-Star shortstop has not played since Aug. 12 while MLB continues its investigation into an alleged relationship with a minor
Wander Franco’s administrative leave was extended through July 14 by Major League Baseball and the players’ association.
Administrative leave is not disciplinary under the sport’s joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy, and a player continues to be paid. Franco, who has a $2-million salary this year, has remained in his native Dominican Republic while authorities there investigate. Franco was moved to administrative leave on Aug. 22 and remained there through the end of the season. There is no leave during the offseason. He resumed leave on opening day as part of an agreement through June 1.
Originally accused of commercial and sexual exploitation and money laundering – charges that carry up to 30 years, 10 years and 20 years of prison, respectively – Franco stands accused instead of sexual and psychological abuse, according to a judge’s resolution that the AP obtained in January.
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