Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes was arrested Oct. 31 in Hawaii on charges of domestic violence, per Chelsea Davis of Hawaii News Now.
Denver’s 9News posted a copy of Reyes’ mugshot:
KHNL in Hawaii (via Deadspin’s Kevin Draper) reported Reyes shoved his wife into a sliding glass door after grabbing her around the throat at the Four Seasons Hualalai. According to Davis, Reyes posted bail and is out of jail.
The Rockies issued a statement regarding the allegations:
On Tuesday, Major League Baseball released a statement on Reyes’ arrest (via Adam Rubin of ESPN.com):
As evidenced by our Joint Domestic Violence Policy, Major League Baseball understands the seriousness of the issues surrounding domestic violence, and our policy explicitly recognizes the harm resulting from such acts. Consistent with the terms of this policy, the Commissioner’s Office already has begun its investigation into the facts and circumstances. Any action taken by the Commissioner’s Office in this matter will be wholly in accordance with this policy.
After the statement, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred told reporters there is no timeline for the investigation.
“Obviously it’s an issue of concern to us,” Manfred said.
Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports added Reyes can be disciplined for “just cause” without a conviction. Rosenthal also noted Reyes could “be placed on administrative leave for up to seven days in-season.”
The 32-year-old started 2015 with the Toronto Blue Jays, who traded him to the Rockies in a deal that sent Troy Tulowitzki to Toronto in July. Reyes batted .274 with seven home runs, 53 RBI and 24 stolen bases in 116 games.
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