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Tampa Bay Rays Wander Franco arrested in Dominican Republic after fight, reports
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Tampa Bay Rays Wander Franco arrested in Dominican Republic after fight, reports

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was arrested after a fight Sunday in the parking lot of an apartment complex where guns were drawn, ESPN reported Monday.

According to the ESPN report, police sources indicated that “Franco and an unnamed woman were being held for questioning following the altercation.”

Franco has been on Major League Baseball’s restricted list since July, when prosecutors in the Dominican Republic accused him of having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl. He faces charges including sexual exploitation of a minor and human trafficking.

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The former shortstop’s baseball career remains in limbo until charges surrounding the Dominican Republic sexual exploitation case go to trial. If convicted, Franco faces up to 20 years in prison.

MLB is also investigating the Rays shortstop as part of its domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy.

Tampa Bay gave Franco an 11-year, $182 million contract extension in 2021 after just 70 career games.

This story was originally published by Scripps News Tampa.