The Dominican judge denied the request to lift the court order against Wander Franco

Dominican judge denies request to lift court order against Rays' Wander Franco in sex abuse probe. Franco wanted to suspend required monthly meetings with authorities investigating allegations he had a relationship with a 14-year-old girl. Tampa Bay Rays shortstop is accused of having an affair with the girl in Dominican Republic.

Dominican judge denies request to lift court order against Rays' Wander Franco in sex abuse probe. Franco wanted to suspend required monthly meetings with authorities investigating allegations he had a relationship with a 14-year-old girl. Tampa Bay Rays shortstop is accused of having an affair with the girl in Dominican Republic.

Tampa Bay All-Star shortstop Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1. Franco is accused of having a sexual relationship with a minor. Major League Baseball and the players' association are investigating the allegations. Franco has been placed on leave pending an investigation into alleged sexual abuse.

Rays shortstop Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1. Franco placed under agreement between Major League Baseball and players' association. Franco has been accused of sexual abuse in the past of more than a decade. Franco is the Rays' only player to be suspended from the game for more than two years.

Major League Baseball has placed Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco on administrative leave. Franco is accused of having an alleged relationship with a minor. Franco has been placed on leave through June 1, pending an investigation. Franco's contract with the Rays runs through the next two weeks.

MLB has placed Tampa Bay Rays star Wander Franco on administrative leave through at least June 1. The league originally placed Franco on the leave until June 1, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Franco has been with the Rays since 2010. Franco is a member of the Tampa Bay team that plays for the Rays.