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Rays' Wander Franco on restricted list while authorities in Dominican Republic and MLB investigate shortstop - The Boston Globe
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Wander Franco placed on administrative leave by Major League Baseball
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Wander Franco contract: Rays wed themselves to 20-year-old shortstop - Sports Illustrated
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Finding Wander Franco - DRaysBay
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Charitybuzz: Wander Franco Tampa Bay Rays Signed Bat
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The Rays Set Franchise Record, Sweeping the White Sox - ESPN 98.1 FM - 850 AM WRUF
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Rays' Wander Franco faces Dominican government investigation
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Rays' Wander Franco could play in Dominican winter league
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Dominican authorities investigate Rays' Franco for alleged relationship with a minor
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Key to Rays' reversal? Wander Franco's all-around strong play