Blue Jays' Osuna suspended 75 games for violating domestic violence policy
Major League Baseball has suspended Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna 75 games without pay for violating the Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Abuse Policy.
The suspension is retroactive to May 8, and he's eligible to return after Aug. 4.
"Having reviewed all of the available evidence, I have concluded that Mr. Osuna violated the policy and should be subject to discipline in the form of an unpaid suspension that will expire on Aug. 4," Commissioner Rob Manfred said.
Osuna accepts the suspension and will not appeal.
"The Toronto Blue Jays support the decision by the Commissioner’s Office to suspend Roberto Osuna. As this remains a legal matter, the club will have no further comment at this time," the team said in a statement.
Osuna, 23, has been on administrative leave since he was arrested and charged with domestic assault on May 8. He last played on May 6 and has missed 36 games since his arrest.
MLB was reportedly able to interview the alleged victim in its investigation, according to FRS Baseball's Jon Heyman.
Osuna's next court date is July 9, and he intends to plead not guilty to the charges.