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Mar 29, 2024 · WATCH FOX 13 NEWS. A judge in the Dominican Republic has set a June 1 deadline for prosecutors to officially charge Wander Franco, the Tampa Bay Rays star shortstop, or present evidence to the court.
Mar 28, 2024 · Updated 11:44 AM PDT, March 28, 2024. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay All-Star shortstop Wander Franco was placed on administrative leave through June 1 under an agreement between Major League Baseball and the players’ association while the investigation continues into an alleged relationship with a minor.
Wander Samuel Franco Aybar (born March 1, 2001), nicknamed "El Patron", is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2021 and was an All-Star in 2023.
Wander Franco. Position: Shortstop. Bats: Both • Throws: Right. 5-10 , 189lb (178cm, 85kg) Team: Tampa Bay Rays (ADM) , in Bani, June 22, 2021 (Age 20-113d, 22,416th in major league history) vs. BOS 4 AB, 2 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 0 SB. Exceeded rookie limits during 2021 season.
Wander Samuel Franco. Born: 3/01/2001 in Bani, Dominican Republic. Debut: 6/22/2021. Relationship (s): nephew of Erick Aybar brother of Wander Franco brother of Wander Franco nephew of Willy Aybar. View More Bio Info +. Status: Administrative Leave. Next TB Game: 05-03 vs NYM. News. 3/28/2024 at 1:38 PM. Franco placed on administrative leave.
Jun 27, 2021 · On Sunday night, the Tampa Bay Rays announced that Wander Franco is expected to be promoted to the Major Leagues in time for Tuesday's home game versus the Red Sox. The No. 1 prospect in baseball, Franco boasts an impressive slash line of .315/.367/.586 through 162 at-bats at Triple-A Durham this season.
Jun 22, 2021 · PETERSBURG -- Four years after signing with the Rays, Wander Franco has officially arrived. MLB Pipeline's No. 1 overall prospect's big league debut is set for Tuesday night, when he will bat second and play third base for the Rays against the Red Sox at Tropicana Field.
