Gone are the days when you could excel in one field and be a horrible person in reality. The effects of the change are being reflected all around us and especially in the sports community. Major League Basketball (MLB) is currently coming through social media posts that involve Wander Franco due to severe allegations against him.
Wander Franco, the shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays of MLB, did not play in Sunday’s game when the team saw a 9-2 loss to Cleveland. Franco also did not travel on the team plane to San Francisco, where the Rays will start a series with the Giants.
So, what led to Franco sitting out of the game? Read on to learn the serious allegations against him.
What are the Wander Franco Allegations?
On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Rays confirmed that they are investigating social media posts that accuse Wander Franco of having an affair with an underage girl. According to a statement by the Rays,
“During today’s game, we were made aware of the social media posts that are circulating regarding Wander Franco. We take the situation seriously and are in close contact with Major League Baseball as it conducts its due diligence.”
However, Ray’s manager Kevin Cash refused to comment on Franco sitting out on the game. The manager clarified that the decision was to get Franco “off his feet.” He adamantly stated that it was just a scheduled day off for the shortstop.
Cash also acknowledged the social media speculation but did not comment any further on it.
What was Wander Franco’s Social Media Post?
A social media post that contains images of Wander Franco and his ‘date’ are going viral on social media sites. The shocking factor is that the girl he is dating is allegedly 14 years old and still a minor.
The post went viral during the Sunday game, and by the last out, Wander Franco was the top name trending on sports pages.
Many comments on social media have poked fun at the player and also pointed out that after his secret has been busted, he will likely never be employed by any organization again.
Some fans are also of the opinion that Franco was lied to regarding his date’s age and was ratted out when he did not pay ‘hush money’ later. While none of this is confirmed, we have to wait for the Rays to reveal everything in an official statement.
So, let’s wait and watch where Franco’s fate takes him, and in the meanwhile, you are welcome to speculate regarding the case in the comments below.
