The MLB will likely have to deal with its first domestic violence case in a long time. Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes was allegedly arrested for assaulting his wife in Hawaii.
The alleged incident occurred on Halloween and Reyes is currently out on bail, according to Chelsea Davis of Hawaii News Now.
"Reyes and his wife, Katherine, were allegedly arguing in their Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea room that afternoon," writes Davis.
"His wife told responding officers that Reyes grabbed her off the bed and shoved her. Sources say she also told police that he grabbed her throat and shoved her into the sliding glass balcony door."
Commissioner Rob Manfred and the MLB Players Association agreed on a new domestic violence policy back in August. Now Manfred will be tasked with addressing the first domestic violence case under his reign as commissioner.
"Players are husbands, fathers, sons and boyfriends," MLBPA executive director Tony Clark said in a statement after the two sides reached an ageement. "And as such want to set an example that makes clear that there is no place for domestic abuse in our society. We are hopeful that this new comprehensive, collectively-bargained policy will deter future violence, promote victim safety, and serve as a step toward a better understanding of the causes and consequences of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse."
The Rockies released a statement last night regarding Reyes' incident.
Colorado Rockies statement regarding Jose Reyes: pic.twitter.com/bCeMxRzune
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) November 10, 2015
The MLB followed up early this morning and released a statement as well:
"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."
Reyes, 32, was traded to the Colorado Rockies in the middle of the season in the blockbuster deal that sent Troy Tulowitzki to the Toronto Blue Jays. The shortstop batted .259/.291/.368 with 21 runs scored, 3 home runs, 19 RBI and 8 stolen bases in 47 games with Colorado.
He's guaranteed $46 million through 2017.
Stay tuned for updates on the incident.
