ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Primary League Baseball is having a look into social media posts involving Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, the crew stated Sunday.
Franco didn’t play games in Sunday’s 9-2 loss to Cleveland.
“During today’s game, we were made aware of the social media posts that are circulating regarding Wander Franco,” the Rays stated in a remark. “We take the situation seriously and are in close contact with Major League Baseball as it conducts its due diligence.”
Tampa Bay didn’t attribute the character of the social media posts.
Osleivis Basabe began at shortstop on Sunday within the 22-year-old’s main league debut. Basabe, who went 1-for-3 with a double, discovered he used to be being introduced up all the way through his sport Saturday night time with Triple-A Durham.
Franco began Sunday’s sport within the Rays’ dugout, nearest left it within the 5th inning.
Sunday’s promotion at Tropicana Grassland used to be the Wander Franco Snapback Hat for enthusiasts 14 and below.
Later the sport, Rays supervisor Kevin Money used to be requested whether or not there used to be any factor with Franco now not enjoying alternative than a familiar while off. Money spoke back: “No.”
“I’m aware of the speculation, and I’m not going to comment any further on that,” Money stated. “The day off was because (it was) a day off.”
Franco used to be benched for 2 video games in past due June via the Rays for the way he has replied to irritating statuses and now not being the most productive teammate every now and then.
Tampa Bay signed the 22-year timeless to an $182 million, 11-year commitment in November 2021, a offer with a crew choice for 2033 which may be importance $223 million.
Franco, an AL All-Megastar this season, is hitting .281 with 17 homers, 58 RBIs and is 30-for-40 in stolen bottom makes an attempt in 112 video games.
