The Rays placed shortstop Wander Franco on MLB’s restricted list Monday following the league’s investigation into social media posts involving the 22-year-old.
The team released a statement Monday, indicating the decision to place Franco on the restricted list was mutual.
“The Tampa Bay Rays and Wander Franco have mutually agreed that he will go on the Restricted List and take leave from the Club for the duration of the current road trip,” the team said in its statement.
