Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been found guilty of sexually abusing a minor in the Dominican Republic, but under terms of the deal, the star player's 2-year prison sentence was suspended.

Franco was given a two-year suspended sentence, but reports indicate it will be hard for him to get a work visa in the United States.

Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco found guilty in sex abuse case, receives 2-year suspended sentence “We are aware of today’s verdict in the Wander Franco trial and will conclude our ...

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco attends his trial on charges of sexual abuse of a minor in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Monday, June 23, 2025.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, left, reacts after hearing his sentence during his trial on charges of sexual abuse of a minor, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Thursday, June 26, 2025 ...

He was arrested last year after being accused of having a four-month relationship with a girl who was 14 at the time.