The 21-year-old shortstop is the face of a franchise win the most wins in the AL over the past three seasons. It also has never won a World Series. He hopes to change that.

Wander Franco at his trial on Monday, June 23. AP “We are requesting a five-year prison sentence for the proven crime of sexual abuse against a minor,” prosecutor José Martínez said.

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.

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who’s currently on trial on charges including sexual abuse of a minor, was charged Sunday with illegal possession of ...

Franco, who was once the team’s star shortstop, had signed a $182 million, 11-year contract through 2032 in November 2021 but saw his career abruptly halted in August 2023 after authorities in ...

Facebook X Reddit Email Save. Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was found guilty of sexually abusing a minor by a court in the Dominican Republic on Thursday.. The 24-year-old ex-All-Star was ...

Franco, who was first called up in 2021 as one of the most hyped prospects in recent years, played a career-high 112 games and was an All-Star for the first time in 2023. Tampa Bay Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was found guilty Thursday in a sexual abuse case involving a minor in the Dominican Republic, according to The Associated Press.Franco received a two-year ...

Franco, who turned 24 on March 1, was in his third major league season when his career was halted in August 2023. He agreed to an 11-year, $182 million contract in November 2021.

Franco, now 24, also faced charges of sexual and commercial exploitation against a minor, and human trafficking. Prosecutors had requested a five-year prison sentence against Franco and a 10-year ...