MLB wanting into social media posts involving Rays shortstop Wander Franco

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Major League Baseball is wanting into social media posts involving Rays shortstop Wander Franco, Tampa Bay stated Sunday.

Franco didn’t play 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 an announcement. “We take the situation seriously and are in close contact with Major League Baseball as it conducts its due diligence.”

Tampa Bay didn’t element 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 was being introduced up throughout his recreation Saturday night time with Triple-A Durham.

Franco began Sunday’s recreation within the Rays’ dugout, then left it within the fifth inning.

Sunday’s promotion at Tropicana Field was the Wander Franco Snapback Hat for followers 14 and underneath.

After the sport, Rays supervisor Kevin Cash was requested whether or not there was any subject with Franco not enjoying apart from a daily break day. Cash replied: “No.”

“I’m aware of the speculation, and I’m not going to comment any further on that,” Cash stated. “The day off was because (it was) a day off.”

Franco was benched for 2 video games in late June by the Rays for the way he has responded to irritating conditions and never being one of the best teammate at occasions.

Tampa Bay signed the 22-year outdated to an $182 million, 11-year contract in November 2021, a take care of a crew choice for 2033 that might be value $223 million.

Franco, an AL All-Star this season, is hitting .281 with 17 homers, 58 RBIs and is 30 for 40 in stolen base makes an attempt in 112 video games.