Teodosio Jáquez Encarnación tells the Times Friday, as he said in court, that “there is no direct evidence” linking the Rays ...

Rays shortstop Wander Franco’s conviction of sexual abuse of a minor was formalized Thursday in the Dominican Republic, per several published reports. Franco, 24, was found guilty on June 26 and ...

PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic — Suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was convicted of sexually abusing a child and handed a two-year suspended sentence Thursday.

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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic and received a two-year suspended prison sentence.

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.

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.

The attorney for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco says he will ask the court to exonerate his client of all charges in a sexual abuse case involving a girl who was 14 years old at the time ...

Franco started Sunday’s game in the Rays’ dugout, then left it in the fifth inning. Sunday’s promotion at Tropicana Field was the Wander Franco Snapback Hat for fans 14 and under.

Wander Franco did not show up for his 11 a.m. questioning Thursday after being summoned following allegations of inappropriate relations with underage girls, according to ESPN.

Wander Franco was missing from the Rays lineup on Sunday against the Guardians for a routine rest day according to manager Kevin Cash. Star shortstop Wander Franco didn’t play for the Rays ...

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.