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Wander Franco homers in return to Rays after 2-day benching
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Wander Franco benched by Rays for not 'being the best teammate
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Wander Franco dropped by Tampa Bay Rays after social media
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Rays' Wander Franco exits rehab game earlier than expected
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Tampa Bay Rays fans react to Wander Franco being benched as
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Rays bench Wander Franco for way he has handled frustration - ESPN
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Dominican authorities investigating Rays' Wander Franco
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Rays' Wander Franco gets positive message amid benching
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Dominican authorities investigating Rays' Wander Franco