For the past few weeks, the case of Wander Franco has been causing quite a stir across the MLB. The young Tampa Bay Rays star has been the subject of allegations of an inappropriate relationship with an underage person, so he has been sidelined for a fortnight.
Currently, Franco is on administrative leave, which MLB has decided in his case. We want to wait to shed light on the case, because in fact, what he is accused of is quite serious.
Remember that an investigation is open in the Dominican Republic to shed light on the case.
What you also need to know is that the investigation was related to two separate allegations against the Rays player. However, here we learn today that there is now a second complaint that has been filed.
This therefore brings the number of allegations to three, as reported by Juan Arturo Recio and Jeff Passan.
The special prosecutor who is in charge of the case in the Dominican Republic is currently carrying out his investigation in connection with these new allegations, but it is important to note that the minor in question has not yet spoken to the authorities.
Franco has also not yet spoken to the prosecutor since the start of the investigation, but according to ESPN, the goal is to do so in the coming weeks. The investigation is also expected to extend beyond the end of the MLB season.
No, Franco won’t be playing baseball again this year (and possibly never, but it’s still too early to say for sure).
Remember that an adult who has a sexual relationship with a minor in the Dominican Republic is liable to criminal charges.
It is truly a sad story that continues to take on greater and greater proportions. I hope that we will be entitled to the truth in the file, because in the end, it is the most important.
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