Tragically, domestic violence has become a headline all too commonplace intertwining itself with sports as of late. Another report of a professional athlete laying his hands on a woman has emerged, this time in the MLB ranks.
Colorado Rockies veteran shortstop José Reyes was reportedly arrested on Halloween night after an altercation with his wife inside a Hawaii hotel. Not the kind of news the MLB wants to hear just days after concluding a fantastic postseason.
Deadspin broke the news which is already well on its way to national headlines:
Colorado Rockies shortstop José Reyes was arrested on Halloween for allegedly grabbing his wife by the throat and shoving her into a sliding glass door, according to TV station KHNL in Hawaii. The alleged assault took place at the Four Seasons Hualalai, and Reyes was arrested after security called police, according to the station.
This summer Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association signed an agreement that fully governs the league’s rights and responsibilities when players are accused, but have not yet been convicted, of crimes like domestic violence. The commissioner can place players on administrative leave for a week before assessing discipline, which can then be appealed to an independent arbitrator. Players can also be suspended while charges are pending, though Opening Day isn’t for another five months.
Obviously, this is a damn shame for all those involved, and the story is still breaking. We’ll be sure to keep you updated with any further news that emerges.
You can find video of a local Hawaii news report of the incident over on Deadspin.
[H/T Deadspin]