Wander Franco Found Guilty Again, Yet No Prison Time After Judicial Pardon
Rays shortstop Wander Franco was found guilty again in the Dominican Republic of sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, but a judicial pardon means he will not serve prison time; the ruling could jeopardize his MLB future by complicating visas to work in the United States and inviting MLB discipline, with potential contract implications for the Rays as Franco has not played since Aug. 2023.