Rays shortstop Wander Franco faces lesser charge of sexual abuse of a minor

Wander Franco is facing a lesser charge after a judge in the Dominican Republic analyzed evidence that alleges the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop had a relationship with a 14-year-old girl and paid her mother thousands of dollars for her consent.

Rays shortstop Wander Franco faces lesser charge of sexual abuse of a minor
Tampa Bay Rays baseball player bows head as he walks toward team's dugout during major league game in July 2023.

Wander Franco is facing a lesser charge after a judge in the Dominican Republic analyzed evidence that alleges the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop had a relationship with a 14-year-old girl and paid her mother thousands of dollars for her consent.