Franco did not play in Sunday’s 9-2 loss to Cleveland.
— Major League Baseball is looking into social media posts involving Rays shortstop Wander Franco, Tampa Bay said Sunday.
Franco did not play in Sunday’s 9-2 loss to Cleveland.
“During today’s game, we were made aware of the social media posts that are circulating regarding Wander Franco,” the Rays said in a statement. “We take the situation seriously and are in close contact with Major League Baseball as it conducts its due diligence.”
Tampa Bay did not detail the nature of the social media posts.
The posts, which appear to have been deleted on X, alleged that Franco has been involved in an inappropriate relationship with a minor, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
