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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was charged with illegal use and possession of a gun following his arrest in the Dominican Republic on Sunday, ESPN's Juan Recio reported.
If convicted, Franco could face a maximum prison sentence of between three to five years, per Recio.
Bail and a court date have not been set, according to Recio. Franco is likely to be granted a provisional release.
Franco was arrested after what police described as an "armed altercation" on Sunday in a parking lot in San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic, Martín Adames reported for the Associated Press.