Wander Franco, nonetheless technically a member of the Tampa Bay Rays group, was arrested on Sunday within the Dominican Republic after an altercation “within the car parking zone of an condo complicated through which weapons have been drawn,” in response to ESPN. He is anticipated to face expenses of unlawful use and possession of a firearm, prosecutors mentioned Tuesday.
The MLB participant instructed police that the Glock present in his automotive, together with {a magazine} and 15 rounds of ammunition, belongs to his uncle, in response to ESPN.
The argument in a San Juan de la Maguana condo complicated car parking zone reportedly got here between Franco, an unidentified man and that man’s father. No accidents have been reported.
Franco, 23, isn’t any stranger to authorized issues. He is on account of stand trial starting on Dec. 12, the fruits of a prolonged investigation into the allegations he had a relationship with a then-14-year-old lady. Franco has been accused by Dominican authorities of economic sexual exploitation and cash laundering, in addition to illicit migrant smuggling and human trafficking. As a part of Franco’s bail settlement, he isn’t allowed to legally go away the Dominican Republic.
Main League Baseball positioned Franco on administrative go away through the summer season of 2023. He was subsequently positioned on the restricted checklist, which means that he does not obtain pay or service time. Moreover, he does not occupy an area on the Rays’ 40-player roster.
Franco signed an 11-year, $182 million pact with the Rays in November 2021. On the time, he gave the impression to be among the best younger gamers in baseball. Now, it is honest to jot down that baseball is the least of Franco’s considerations.
