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With Wander Franco back, Rays' Taylor Walls ready to return to utility role
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Rays' Wander Franco exits rehab game earlier than expected
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just four teams
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Padres Acquire Sean Manaea - MLB Trade Rumors
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Will Wander Franco be on the Rays postseason roster?
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Report: Rays sign SS Wander Franco to 12-year, $185M extension, largest in team history
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2021 Positional Power Rankings: Shortstop
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Why was Wander Franco playing third base for Rays?
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Rangers beat Rays 7-1 for American League Wild Card Series sweep behind Garcia and Carter home runs, Sports
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Rays' Wander Franco exits rehab game earlier than expected
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Rays' Wander Franco to miss up to eight weeks due to surgery
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Rays finalize $200 million-plus deal with Wander Franco