"MLB's Wander Franco Detained in Dominican Republic on Exploitation Charges, Awaits Hearing"

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was arrested in the Dominican Republic on charges of commercial sexual exploitation and money laundering related to allegations of having a relationship with a minor. Dominican prosecutors are seeking an $86,000 bond and house arrest, with a judge to rule on the conditions of his release. Franco, who signed a significant contract extension with the Rays in 2021 and was an All-Star in the past summer, has been on MLB's Restricted List since August due to these allegations. The Rays have not commented on the latest developments.