 but has not played in any major league games since last August 12th, was formally charged Tuesday in his native Dominican Republic with alleged sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of a minor. Franco had been under investigation since last July for alleged sexual relations with a 14-year-old girl. Franco is now 23. In November of 2021, after only 70 games in his major league career, he agreed to an 11-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays worth $182 million. Franco remains on administrative leave.