Wander Franco Awaits Trial, Attends Court Check-Ins for Weapons Charge

Wander Franco, the Tampa Bay Rays' shortstop, is currently facing a weapons charge and is attending court check-ins as part of his pretrial release. Franco was arrested in December 2022 after police found a loaded gun in his car during a traffic stop. He was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, which is a second-degree felony in Florida.

Franco has pleaded not guilty to the charge and is scheduled to appear in court again in March for a pretrial hearing. As part of his pretrial release, Franco is required to attend court check-ins and stay away from weapons.

The Rays have said that they are aware of the charges against Franco and are monitoring the situation. Franco is expected to be the Rays' starting shortstop this season, but his legal issues could affect his availability.

Franco is one of the most promising young players in baseball. He was the American League Rookie of the Year in 2021 and is considered one of the best shortstops in the game. The Rays are hoping that Franco can put his legal issues behind him and focus on baseball.

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