what happened to wander franco

Wander Franco, the 22-year-old All-Star shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, was placed on administrative leave on August 22, 2023, as Major League Baseball (MLB) and law enforcement in his native Dominican Republic investigate allegations of engaging in a relationship with a minor. A special prosecutor in the Dominican Republic is investigating a second formal complaint that Franco engaged in a relationship with a minor, the latest of three accusations against him. MLB and the MLB Players Association agreed to place Franco on leave "until further notice" while the investigative process plays out. Franco will continue to be paid and accrue service time while on leave. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear when Franco will return to the field.