New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German has been placed on administrative leave under the joint MLB-MLBPA domestic violence policy, it was announced Thursday.
It is unclear as to what led German, who is 18-4 with a 4.03 ERA and 153 strikeouts for the AL East-leading Yankees this season, to being placed on leave.
“We fully support all measures being undertaken by the Commissioner’s Office pursuant to the Policy on Domestic Violence,” the Yankees said in a statement. “We support this policy which reinforces that domestic violence has no place in our society and cannot be tolerated.
“We have followed the lead of Major League Baseball and will continue to provide our complete cooperation throughout the investigative process.”
MLB and the Yankees said they would have no further comment until an investigation has been completed.
Under the joint domestic violence policy, a player can be put on administrative leave for up to seven days, barring an extension.