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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. \- Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was placed on administrative leave ahead of the home opener Thursday at Tropicana Field. According to the Associated Press, Franco will be on administrative leave until June 1 as the sexual abuse probe continues. A player placed on administrative leave is paid in compliance with the combined policies of the sport pertaining to child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic abuse. Related: Judge Expected To Issue Ruling Friday In Case Involving Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco In January, a judge in the Dominican Republic ordered the condit…

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