Rays shortstop Wander Franco charged with sexual exploitation of 14-year-old girl

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was formally charged on Tuesday by prosecutors in the Dominican Republic with sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl.

Rays shortstop Wander Franco charged with sexual exploitation of 14-year-old girl
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is escorted by police to court in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic on Jan. 5, 2024.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was formally charged on Tuesday by prosecutors in the Dominican Republic with sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl.