Rays' Wander Franco Placed on Administrative Leave amid MLB Investigation

Major League Baseball placed Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco on administrative leave amid an investigation into social media posts that made allegations about a relationship he had with a minor, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Jeff Passan Wander Franco's administrative leave has now been made official by MLB and the MLBPA. Franco, according to the release, is on leave "until further notice." The league's release notes that admin leave is not disciplinary. Franco will continue to be paid and accrue service on it.

Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reported on Aug. 13 that the Rays confirmed the league was investigating the situation.

Passan noted on the same day that Franco did not travel…