Tampa Bay Rays star Wander Franco has been dropped from the lineup for not "being the best teammate" after failing to control his frustrations "multiple times" this season.
The 22-year-old has been taken out of the lineup by Rays manager Kevin Cash and sat out Thursday and Friday's games against the Kansas City Royals with the teams claiming one win apiece, and it is unclear if the shortstop will return to the team for Saturday's clash at Tropicana Field.
Franco has been guilty of not running after hitting ground balls and he also has had baserunning lapses this season, according to the Associated Press. The Dominican has also thrown his bat after striking out and he refused to speak to members of the press on June 18 after an error-strewn performance against the San Diego Padres.
