Rays’ All-Star Wander Franco placed on restricted list as MLB starts investigation after SHOCKING allegations on social media

Following the shocking developments regarding Wander Franco, the player and the Rays have mutually agreed to place on the restricted list during the team' current road trip.

Rays’ All-Star Wander Franco placed on restricted list as MLB starts investigation after SHOCKING allegations on social media

Wander Franco (Pic Credit: SI]

On Sunday, the Major League League (MLB) received a major shock when stunning allegations were raised against Wander Franco. The Tampa Bay Rays shortstop has been alleged to be involved romantically with a minor after social media posts emerged. The team has now announced that they and Franco have mutually agreed to place him on the restricted list.

The 22-year-old All-Star is currently undergoing investigation by the MLB. As per reports, Dominican authorities have also initiated their own probe into the matter. He will now miss the road trip of the team as the Rays travel from 14th August to 20th August.

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“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 Rays said in their statement. His manager Kevin Cash refused to offer any statement regarding the situation following their 9-2 loss against the Guardians. Any further details regarding the investigation or the allegations have not been disclosed yet.

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What is a restricted list in MLB?

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Wander Franco (Pic Credit: SI)

Like any other professional sport, the Major League Baseball (MLB) has certain rules and regulations set for proper player conduct. While injured players are often named or placed on the injured lists, the league and the teams can place a player on the restricted list if they feel some necessary action has to be taken. So what is basically the restricted list?

As the name suggests restricted lists means a player being restricted from playing. In these cases, players who are named on this list are members of a team but they are not active. MLB players usually find themselves on this list when they are involved in some legal action such as the case of Wander Franco. A few days ago, a highly active member in the form of Yankees pitcher, Domingo German was placed on this list for his alcohol troubles.

When a player is placed on the list, the team are eligible to replace them with another player. As in most cases, the players are not paid during their time on this list. The teams have the power to remove the player from this unwanted list and reinstate them in their roster or sell them to another team.

In the case of Wander Franco, the player is currently out for till the 20th of August. In the meantime, the MLB will carry out its investigation into the matter. If Franco is proven not guilty of violating any laws, he could be back on the roster. Before this development, he was having a great time with the Rays, with him being on a seven-game hit streak.

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