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Rays' Wander Franco, who is awaiting trial on sexual abuse charges, arrested after armed incident, police say

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Wander Franco was involved in an armed incident over the weekend as he awaits trial over sexual abuse charges, police said.


Rays' Wander Franco, who is awaiting trial on sexual abuse charges, arrested after armed incident, police say
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Espinosa said one of the guns presumably belonged to Franco, who was allegedly fighting with the man over the woman's attention. Police didn't say whether there were injuries.

The Rays didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.

He's scheduled to go to trial on Dec. 12.

Franco has refused to speak to the media. He's only said, "Everything is in God's hands."

He agreed to an 11-year, $182 million contract in November 2021. He has not played in a game since Aug. 12, 2023.

He was placed on the restricted list on July 10, cutting off any of the pay he was receiving while on administrative leave.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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