privately told his Tampa Bay Rays teammates that he did not have an improper relationship with a minor, according to .However, he reportedly did admit that he would become a distraction if he remained with the club amid investigations by Major League Baseball and Dominican authorities. Franco, the 22-year-old All-Star shortstop, was placed on the by the Rays on Monday, sidelining him for six games in the midst of a playoff race. The Dominican native will be paid, but the team is permitted to replace him on the roster while MLB investigates social media posts alleging an improper sexual relationship between Franco and a young girl.
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