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Rays' Wander Franco found guilty of sexually abusing 14-year-old girl

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Tampa Bay Rays All-Star shortstop Wander Franco was found guilty of sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl in the Dominican Republic .

Franco , 24 , signed an 11-year , $182 million contract in 2021 .

If he can't secure a visa to work in the United States because of the guilty verdict, he won't be able to play again in MLB .

The Rays could seek to have the remaining $133 million remaining on his contract voided based on violating moral turpitude.

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