Wander Franco was accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a minor in the Dominican Republic, and he was later convicted in 2025 of sexual abuse and given a suspended sentence. As of late March 2026, reporting says his retrial was delayed again.

Quick Scoop

Here’s the short version:

  • He has been under legal scrutiny since 2023 over allegations involving an underage girl.
  • In June 2025, a Dominican court found him guilty of sexual abuse and gave him a two-year suspended sentence.
  • In March 2026, his retrial was postponed to a later, unspecified date.
  • MLB has kept him off the field while its own investigation continues.

What it means

In plain terms, the big issue is not a baseball scandal but a serious criminal case. The latest reporting says the legal process is still active, and his future in MLB depends on the outcome of those proceedings and related work- visa issues.

If you want, I can also give you a very short “what happened timeline” version.