A verdict could come Thursday in the case against Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who is on trial in a sexual abuse case involving an underage girl in the Dominican Republic.

The left-hander seems to be mentally and physically over his issues and is throwing well. “He will help us,” pitching coach Kyle Snyder says.

Officials said a verdict is expected Thursday in an ongoing trial involving suspended Tampa Bay Rays player Wander Franco, ...