"Wander Franco Faces Legal Hurdles in Dominican Republic, Court Date Set"

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is facing legal issues in the Dominican Republic, where prosecutors have requested a "coercive measure" against him, potentially including bail and house arrest, in relation to a four-month investigation into allegations of inappropriate relationships with minors. Franco, who has been detained since Monday, is scheduled to appear before a judge, and his legal team awaits the specific measures prosecutors are seeking. This development comes after Franco did not respond to a previous summons and has led to his administrative leave from the Rays under MLB's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Abuse Policy.