Wander Franco was declared criminally responsible for sexual and psychological abuse of a minor by a Dominican judge, but will not serve a sentence. The judge also found Franco to be a victim of extortion and blackmail by the minor's mother, who was sentenced to 10 years for sex trafficking.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- The Atlanta Braves' South Korean shortstop Kim Ha-seon...
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- The Atlanta Braves' South Korean shortstop Kim Ha-seon...
SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The Atlanta Braves have activated shortstop Kim Ha-seo...
Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has a torn tendon in his left ankle, will undergo surgery and will miss the remainder of the season.
The New York Yankees optioned Anthony Volpe to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday after he completed his minor league rehabilitation assignment following left shoulder surgery in October. Volpe, 25, batted .275 with one homer and six RBIs in 13 minor league games. If he remains in the minors for at least 20 days, his free-agent eligibility will be delayed until after the 2029 season. Jose Caballero has taken over as the starting shortstop, hitting .259 with four homers, 12 RBIs and 13 stolen bases.
New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio fractured his left thumb Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels on a headfirst slide into first base, joining injured All-Star Francisco Lindor on the injured list. Bo Bichette, who shifted from shortstop to third base this season, is a candidate to move back to shortstop to fill the void. The last-place Mets will place Mauricio on the IL before Sunday's series finale.
