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Rays make decision on Wander Franco amid disturbing allegations

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 8/14/23

The Tampa Bay Rays have made a decision regarding Wander Franco as he faces troubling allegations that were publicized via social media over the weekend.

The Rays announced on Monday that Franco will go on the restricted list for the time being. He will be away from the Rays while they are on their current road trip.

The Tampa Bay Rays and Wander Franco have mutually agreed that he will go on the Restricted List and take leave from the Club for the duration of the current road trip.

— Rays Communications (@RaysPR) August 14, 2023

The Rays are in San Francisco for a three-game series with the Giants beginning on Monday night. They will then travel to Anaheim to face the Angels for a three-game series that ends on Sunday.

Franco did not play in the Rays’ 9-2 loss to Cleveland on Sunday. Though manager Kevin Cash said Franco had a routine day off, it sure seemed like Franco did not play due to the allegations.

MLB is also investigating the allegations.