The first version of this column was about how, after signing free-agent catcher Danny Jansen, the Rays’ next big move likely would be to deal from their depth and trade a starting pitcher.

Rays shortstop Wander Franco on Thursday seemed curiously confident ... asked for a speedy trial so Franco could report to spring training in February. After most of the 36 witnesses did not ...

Tampa Bay Rays star Wander Franco was supposed to stand trial for sexual abuse and human trafficking lawsuit  in the ...

arguing Franco must report to spring training in mid-February. “There is no case against Wander, for as many witnesses as they present, there is no case now,” Franco's lead lawyer Teodosio ...

The sex abuse trial of Tampa Bay Rays player Wander Franco was delayed to June after 28 of 31 witnesses scheduled to testify ...

arguing Franco must report to spring training in mid-February. "There is no case against Wander. For as many witnesses as they present, there is no case now," Franco’s lead lawyer, Teodosio ...

The Braves have signed right-hander Wander Suero to a minor league deal ... will presumably receive an invite to major league spring training as well. Suero, 33, signed a minor league deal ...

Rays shortstop Wander Franco’s trial, slated to start Thursday in the Dominican Republic, has been delayed until June 2. Franco, 23, is facing charges of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation of a minor ...

A judge in the Dominican Republic granted the delay at the request of prosecutors who said several key witnesses were absent.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was scheduled to ... arguing Franco must report to spring training in mid-February.” Franco went on indefinite administrative leave when the allegations ...