Wander Franco News: Charged with gun possession

Franco -- who is currently on trial in the Dominican Republic on charges including sexual abuse of a minor -- was charged Sunday with illegal possession of a gun,

The latest charge stems from a Nov. 10 altercation during which police found a gun in Franco's vehicle. A concurrent investigation of Franco is being performed by Major League Baseball under its domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy. The 24-year-old signed an 11-year, $182 million contract with the Rays in November 2021 but last played in August 2023 and won't receive a salary or accrue MLB service time while he remains on MLB's restricted list.