July 10, 2024

The Money Runs Out

The Rays and MLB moved Wander Franco to the restricted list after the Dominican Republic charged him with crimes:

Franco, 23, had previously been on administrative leave as part of a deal between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association. The agreement included a provision that administrative leave, during which Franco was paid, would end if he was charged.

Once the administrative leave ended, the Rays requested MLB place Franco on the restricted list for failing to report to the team. The league granted the request and moved Franco to the restricted list, where he will not be paid and not receive major league service time.

ESPN.com

Note that even if Franco is acquitted of the charges, MLB could decide to suspend him anyway. I suspect he won’t get paid for a very long time.

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