Dominican baseball star Wander Franco has been given a two-year suspended sentence after a court in Puerto Plata affirmed his conviction for sexually abusing a teenage girl. The ruling, delivered on June 26, 2025, concludes a trial that drew significant attention in the Dominican Republic and across the baseball world.
Franco, who plays for the Tampa Bay Rays in Major League Baseball, was found guilty of the abuse charges earlier this year. The court's decision includes a suspended prison term, meaning Franco will not serve time behind bars provided he complies with conditions set by the judge.
The case has raised questions about the player's future in professional baseball, though no official league disciplinary action has been announced as of the sentencing date.
