Wander Franco Arrested in Dominican Republic After Armed Altercation

The Tampa Bay Rays shortstop, awaiting trial on serious charges, was detained following a gun-related incident.

Wander Franco was arrested in San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic, after an altercation involving firearms.
The incident involved Franco, a woman, and another man, reportedly over a personal dispute, with two guns seized by police.
Franco is awaiting a December 12 trial on charges of sexual abuse, exploitation of a minor, and human trafficking.
He has been on MLB's restricted list since July 2023 and is prohibited from leaving the Dominican Republic under his bail terms.
Franco's legal troubles have halted his MLB career; he was placed on indefinite administrative leave in August 2023.