"Rays' Wander Franco Released on Bond Amidst Allegations and Hush Money Claims"
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been conditionally released by a Dominican Republic judge amid an investigation into allegations of a relationship with a 14-year-old girl and financial transactions with her mother. Franco is required to return to the Dominican Republic monthly and pay a deposit as the probe into charges of commercial sexual exploitation and money laundering continues. While the girl's mother is under house arrest, Franco, who has not been formally charged, must adhere to the conditions set by the court as both local and MLB investigations are ongoing.