Tampa Bay Rays star shortstop Wander Franco was out of the starting lineup on Sunday as Major League Baseball launched an investigation into “social media posts” involving the 22-year-old. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMTampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco watches from the dugout during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians, Aug. 13, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Florida. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)“During today’s game, we were made aware of the social media posts that are circulating regarding Wander Franco,” the statement reads. “We take the situation seriously and are in close contact with Major League Baseball as it conducts its due diligence.”The Rays didn’t detail the nature of the social media posts. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPTampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco gestures as he runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Yankees, Aug. 2, 2023, in New York City.

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