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Adrián Beltré discusses Wander Franco's future after court ruling

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 5:30 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Adrián Beltré discusses Wander Franco's future after court ruling

Summary

Adrián Beltré addressed inquiries regarding Wander Franco at LAX following a Dominican Republic court's decision that spared Franco jail time in a sexual abuse case. While Beltré expressed support for the idea of Franco returning to baseball, he acknowledged MLB's authority and ongoing investigation. Franco, currently on MLB's restricted list, has not played since August 2023 and faces further scrutiny despite the court's ruling. MLB is set to conclude its investigation into Franco, separating his legal outcome from his eligibility to play.

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•Beltre believes in giving second chances amid Franco's legal troubles.
•Franco remains on MLB's restricted list, not accruing service time.
•The court ruled Franco criminally responsible but granted a judicial pardon.
•MLB will continue its investigation under the Joint Domestic Violence Policy.
•Franco has not played since August 12, 2023, amid ongoing allegations.

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5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Adrián Beltré Leaves Room for Wander Franco, but MLB Still Has to Decide

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Adrián Beltré is leaving room for the idea that Wander Franco could play baseball again, but even he admits the decision is not simple. The ... Read More
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