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Wander Franco placed on Administrative Leave

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced that star short stop Wander Franco has been placed on Administrative Leave following his last eight days on the Restricted List, which resulted from online allegations of inappropriate relationships with underage girls.

The statement reads as follows:

We support Major League Baseball’s decision to place Wander Franco on Administration Leave.

The Tampa Bay Rays are dedicated to upholding high standards of integrity both on and off the field. We appreciate the understanding and patience of our fans and supporters as this process unfolds.

We will have no further statements on this matter until MLB completes its process.