Wander Franco Placed on Administrative Leave Amid Investigation

The Tampa Bay Rays shortstop is under investigation for alleged misconduct, with his future in the sport pending the investigation's outcome.

Tampa Bay Rays All-Star shortstop Wander Franco has been placed on administrative leave through June 1 amid an ongoing investigation into his alleged relationship with a minor.
The decision was made in a joint agreement between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association, and Franco will continue to be paid his $2 million salary.
Franco has not been formally charged but is under investigation in his native Dominican Republic for sexual and psychological abuse, and abduction.
He has been away from the team since mid-August when the allegations first surfaced and did not report to spring training.
The administrative leave is a non-disciplinary action taken while the investigation continues, and Franco's future with the team remains uncertain pending the outcome.