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Former MLB Star Wander Franco Admitted to Mental Health Clinic

9/12/2025

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Former MLB player Wander Franco has been detained and admitted to a mental health clinic at his family's request.
In June 2025, he was convicted of sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic, receiving a two-year suspended prison sentence.
Franco is on MLB's restricted list and is not receiving salary from the Tampa Bay Rays.
He signed an 11-year, $182 million contract in 2021.
MLB is investigating allegations of inappropriate relationships with minors, complicating Franco's ability to obtain a U.S. work visa.

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Former MLB player Wander Franco has been detained and admitted to a mental health clinic at his family's request.
In June 2025, he was convicted of sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic, receiving a two-year suspended prison sentence.
Franco is on MLB's restricted list and is not receiving salary from the Tampa Bay Rays.
He signed an 11-year, $182 million contract in 2021.
MLB is investigating allegations of inappropriate relationships with minors, complicating Franco's ability to obtain a U.S. work visa.