On Tuesday, the Major League Baseball (MLB) announced that it has suspended New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán for the remainder of the season for violating the league’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy.
The suspension comes after an investigation by MLB into allegations of domestic violence against Germán. The league found that Germán had violated the policy and determined that a suspension was appropriate.
Germán, who had been on administrative leave since September 19th, will not be allowed to participate in any MLB activities until the suspension is completed. He will also be required to participate in a confidential evaluation and treatment program supervised by the league.
The suspension is a major blow to the Yankees, who had been relying on Germán as one of their top pitchers this season. He had a record of 18-4 with a 4.03 ERA in 27 starts and was expected to be a key part of their postseason run.
The suspension also sends a strong message from MLB that it takes domestic violence seriously and will not tolerate any violations of its policy. The league has been criticized in the past for not taking a strong enough stance on domestic violence, so this suspension could be seen as a step in the right direction.
Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects millions of people around the world. It is important that MLB and other professional sports leagues take a stand against it and make sure that those who violate their policies are held accountable.