Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is facing serious legal trouble after being charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor. The allegations surfaced in July, with the first complaint filed that month. Major League Baseball placed Franco on administrative leave on Aug. 22 to investigate his alleged relationships with underage girls.
As a result of the allegations, the Rays have taken down images of Franco at Tropicana Field and have ceased selling his merchandise at the team store within the ballpark. Franco's future in baseball is now uncertain, with the possibility that he may never play again.
