Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been formally charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor in the Dominican Republic, according to ESPN’s Juan Recio.
Franco has been away from the Rays for nearly a year amid multiple investigations.
Big news out of the Dominican Republic from ESPN's @JuanRecioM: Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been formally charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor. https://t.co/GCDsSqrnsG
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 10, 2024
Recio reported Monday morning that Dominican authorities have also accused Franco of human trafficking.