Here is all you need to know about Wander Franco, check out of he is married and has kids and more about the player along with his nationality and net worth
Major League Baseball is investigating Wander Franco, the shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, after finding social media messages. The Rays issued a brief statement to the media that they are “aware” of the posts, but they did not go into detail about their nature.
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The organisation claimed that as they carry out their due diligence, they are in “close contact” with the MLB. On Sunday against the Guardians, the 22-year-old shortstop did not take the pitch.
Shortstop wasn’t in the starting lineup since it was his “off day,” manager Kevin Cash said, adding that there was “no other reason” and that it was just a rest day for him. When questioned about the rumours, Cash replied that he was aware of them but would not comment at this time.
According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Wander Franco reportedly did not travel to San Francisco with the team as the Rays started a new series with the Giants. While the player is grabbing the headlines, let’s take a look at his personal and professional life, have a look.
Who is Wander Franco?
Wander Samuel Franco Aybar Sr., also known as “El Patron,” is a shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on March 1, 2001, in the Dominican Republic. He made his MLB debut in 2021.
A look at Wander Franco’s family and parents
Wander Javier Franco and Wander Alexander Franco, his brothers, played with the Houston Astros and the San Francisco Giants, respectively. Wander’s father, who shares the same name, played minor league baseball in the 1990s. Erick Aybar and Willy Aybar, two Major League Baseball players, have a sister named Nancy Aybar who is his mother.
Wander Franco’s wife and children
Following the 2021 MLB season, Franco and his girlfriend got hitched. The couple’s first child, Wander Samuel Franco Jr., was born in the latter half of 2018; a second son born in 2022. The name of his wife and children isn’t known.
As of 2023, Wander Franco’s net worth is $5 million. Wander Franco signed a 11 year / $182,000,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including a $5,000,000 signing bonus, $182,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $16,545,455 and in 2023, Franco will earn a base salary of $2,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $2,454,545.