Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been formally charged by prosecutors in the Dominican Republic with sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl. The charges were filed on Tuesday, six months after a judge ordered an investigation into Franco’s alleged sexual and psychological abuse of the minor.

Nairobi Viloria, a spokesperson for the attorney general’s office, confirmed that prosecutors presented the final formal accusation to a judge, but declined to provide further details. The indictment also involves the minor’s mother, who allegedly accepted thousands of dollars from Franco to consent to the relationship, which lasted four months. The mother remains under house arrest, and her identity is being withheld to protect her daughter’s privacy.

Franco, 23, is currently on administrative leave by Major League Baseball (MLB) and the players’ association until July 14. His U.S.-based lawyer, Jay Reisinger, stated that he could not comment because Franco had not received formal notification of the charges. Franco has not played since August 12, as MLB continues its investigation into the alleged relationship.

The administrative leave is not considered disciplinary under MLB’s joint domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse policy, allowing Franco to continue receiving his $2 million salary for the year. Franco remains in his native Dominican Republic during the investigation.

Franco signed an 11-year, $182 million contract with the Tampa Bay Rays in November 2021.