What could Thursday’s guilty verdict on a charge of sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic mean for Rays shortstop Wander Franco’s future as a major leaguer? What are the potential implications of the conviction for his ability to return to the United States?

Wander Franco, the former Tampa Bay Rays shortstop, has been convicted in a Dominican court of sexually abusing a minor, receiving a two-year suspended prison sentence. This verdict stems from accusations dating back to 2022,

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was officially found guilty on charges of sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic on Thursday, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported. Franco was sentenced to two years in prison for having an illegal sexual relationship with a 14-year-old from when he was 21,