Major League Baseball is looking into social media posts involving Rays shortstop Wander Franco, the team said Sunday.
— Major League Baseball is looking into social media posts involving Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, the team 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.
