Rays shortstop Wander Franco’s conviction of sexual abuse of a minor was formalized Thursday in the Dominican Republic, per several published reports. Franco, 24, was found guilty on June 26 and ...

The suspended MLB star was convicted of child sexual abuse in the Dominican Republic but avoided prison time—while the girl’s ...

The Rays shortstop, once the top prospect in Major League Baseball, can appeal the decision, but his playing days with the ...

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Dominican professional baseball player Wander Franco arrives at his trial for sexually abusing a minor, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic ...

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, left, reacts after hearing his sentence during his trial on charges of sexual abuse of a minor, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Thursday, June 26, 2025 ...