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New Trial Ordered for Rays' Franco Amid Abuse Conviction

12/9/2025

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Wander Franco, Tampa Bay Rays shortstop, has a new trial ordered by a Dominican Republic appeals court.
Franco was convicted earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor and received a two-year suspended sentence.
The appeals court found flaws in the initial trial.
Franco has not played since August 2023, faces a gun charge, remains on Major League Baseball (MLB)'s restricted list, and has not received pay since being charged.

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Wander Franco, Tampa Bay Rays shortstop, has a new trial ordered by a Dominican Republic appeals court.
Franco was convicted earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor and received a two-year suspended sentence.
The appeals court found flaws in the initial trial.
Franco has not played since August 2023, faces a gun charge, remains on Major League Baseball (MLB)'s restricted list, and has not received pay since being charged.