🧵 1. Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco under investigation by MLB & placed on restricted list following concerns over a relationship with a younger woman. #sports
🧵 1. Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco under investigation by MLB & placed on restricted list following concerns over a relationship with a younger woman. #sports
🧵 Read more at: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38191747/rays-place-wander-franco-restricted-list-amid-investigation
🧵 5. Highly valued player, Franco, not on field on Sunday, termed a planned rest day by manager Kevin Cash. Left game early, declined media interaction.
🧵 4. MLB's department of investigations delving into social media posts regarding Franco's alleged relationship in the Dominican Republic. Confirmation of ongoing legal inquiries by the Dominican attorney general's office.
🧵 2. Franco, 22, won't join the Rays in San Francisco as the team initiates restricted list protocols. Potential legal matters being considered.