Ballbug: Rays' Wander Franco detained by Dominican Republic authorities: reports (Kristie Ackert/Tampa Bay Times)

4:35 PM ET, January 1, 2024

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Rays' Wander Franco detained by Dominican Republic authorities: reports — The shortstop, who also has been under investigation by MLB since mid-August, appeared at the Puerto Plata prosecutor's office with new lawyers on Monday. — Wander Franco has been detained by authorities in the Dominican Republic …