Wander Franco hasn’t played in a game for the Tampa Bay Rays since August 12, with the star shortstop being placed on the Major League Baseball restricted list soon after.
What happened that changed his status? There’s an investigation unfolding, both from MLB and his native Dominican Republic, stemming from accusations made against him on social media.
If you’re catching up on the story or have no idea what’s going on, we’re here to help. Here’s a breakdown of what those allegations are and where the investigations are at while Franco continues to sit out from Rays games: