"Rays' Wander Franco Detained Following Prosecutor Meeting in Dominican Republic"

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was arrested in the Dominican Republic for failing to appear at a summons related to allegations of inappropriate relationships with minors. He met with prosecutors and new attorneys to address the accusations and is expected to go before a judge within 48 hours. The Rays have not commented on the situation, and MLB has placed Franco on the Restricted List since August, although he remains on the payroll. Franco, who signed a significant contract extension in 2021, has been under investigation by Dominican authorities and MLB.