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Wander Franco appears before prosecutor in Dominican Republic

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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco appeared Monday at a prosecutor's office in the Dominican Republic to address allegations that he had inappropriate relationships with minors, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Franco appeared with his new legal team, led by attorneys Teodosio Jáquez Encarnación and Juan Francisco Rodríguez Consoró, although the details of , the source confirmed.

The appearance took place four days after Franco did not respond to a summons to the Specialized Prosecutor's Office for Children and Adolescents.

At least two people have filed legal action against Franco, who also is under investigation for allegedly having a relationship with a third minor, sources told ESPN, although there has been no formal complaint to authorities from the third girl.