Wander Franco removed from Rays commercials amid allegations of improper relationship with underage girls

It seems all traces of Wander Franco are being eliminated.

Amid allegations that the star shortstop reportedly had inappropriate relationships with underage women, Franco — who has been suspended since Sunday — seems to have been faraway from TV commercials that includes the crew, the Tampa Bay Times reported.

A distinguished “Rays Up” industrial that featured Franco making a powerful barehanded catch has been highlighted on broadcasts all season however appeared to have been edited out of the industrial on Friday evening, the outlet reported.

In a promo for Bally Sports activities, which broadcasts Rays video games, Franco’s catch additionally had been faraway from a spotlight reel.

Earlier this week, a report from Z101 Digital reporter Héctor Gómez surfaced that claimed Franco was “very unlikely” to play in the majors again.

“An individual very near the investigations into the case of Wander Franco: ‘Will probably be not possible that Wander Franco will play in MLB once more, judging by the outcomes of the investigations which might be at present being carried out, which straight commit him to the accusations towards him,’” Gómez wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Franco, a 22-year-old All-Star shortstop this season, can also be being investigated by authorities within the Dominican Republic, as he has been reportedly linked to inappropriate relationships with two underage girls.

The shortstop’s solely public feedback got here Sunday when he appeared to disclaim the allegations in a video on Instagram Live, according to the Tampa Bay Times. 

“They are saying that I’m in public with slightly woman, that I’m operating round with a minor,” Franco reportedly mentioned within the reside stream.

“Individuals don’t know what to do with their time. They don’t know what they’re speaking about. That’s why I choose to be on my aspect and never become involved with anyone.”

Franco owns a .819 OPS with 17 house runs this season.

The Rays maintain a 74-51 file, which locations them 2 1/2 video games out of the AL East lead and within the first wild card spot.