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Reyes placed on leave until after criminal case

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Major League Baseball announced Tuesday that Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes, who's being investigated under MLB's domestic violence policy, will be placed on paid leave pending the completion of his criminal proceedings in Hawaii.

In a statement released by the commissioner's office, the league said that following the resolution of Reyes' criminal case, Rob Manfred will decide whether to impose further discipline. Reyes is slated to stand trial in Hawaii on domestic abuse charges following an alleged altercation with his wife on Halloween. His trial is set to begin April 4.

According to the statement, section III.C.2 of the league's joint domestic violence policy permits the commissioner "to impose a paid suspension pending the resolution of the legal proceedings of an investigation."

Reyes, 32, is accused of grabbing his wife by the throat and shoving her into the glass balcony door of the hotel they were staying during their vacation in Hawaii. Security was called and Reyes was arrested, and later released on $1,000 bail. His wife, Katherine, told police she suffered injuries to her thigh, neck, and wrist.

Reyes, a four-time All-Star, pleaded not guilty to a charge of abuse of a family or household member.

Manfred's ruling follows reports this week indicating the Rockies were wary of Reyes' attendance at training camp while his criminal case remained unresolved. Reyes will receive payments for his $22-million salary if he remains on leave once the regular season starts. Players do not earn salary during spring training.

Shortly after MLB's announcement, the players union released a statement, which in part read: "If further discipline is issued, or if Mr. Reyes' paid suspension is not resolved in a timely fashion, the players association will work with Mr. Reyes to ensure that all of his right under the policy are protected."

Reyes is among three players, including Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman and Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig, who are being investigated under the league's domestic violence policy. Manfred said last week he was nearing decisions on at least two of the cases.

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