Rays' Wander Franco Arrested After Armed Altercation in Dominican Republic

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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was arrested in the Dominican Republic for his involvement in an armed altercation, authorities confirmed to Hogla Enecia Pérez and Alex Andrejev of The Athletic.

A police spokesperson told Martin Adames of the Associated Press that Franco was arrested on Sunday, two firearms were seized, and another man and woman were also detained.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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