MLB: Osuna administrative leave extended through May 28
Major League Baseball has extended the administrative leave of Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna for a third seven-day period, through May 28, as it investigates an assault charge filed against the 2017 American League all-star in Toronto.
Osuna was put on administrative leave by MLB on May 8. The pitcher was charged with one count of assault, according to Toronto Police Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu. Osuna, who is from Mexico, is scheduled to appear in court June 18.
Osuna must remain 100 metres away from a building near Lake Shore Blvd. W. and Strachan Ave., and has been ordered not to communicate with the woman he’s accused of assaulting earlier this month, according to a court document. As a condition of his release, he’s also been ordered not to possess weapons or consume alcohol
Osuna remains on the restricted list and continues to receive his $5.3-million U.S. salary but is ineligible to play. Administrative leave is not considered discipline.
Commissioner Rob Manfred has the option of suspending Osuna either without pay or with pay pending the resolution of legal proceedings — a penalty that later could be converted to without pay. Osuna could challenge any discipline before arbitrator Mark Irvings.
The 23-year-old Osuna is 0-0 with nine saves and a 2.93 ERA in 15 games this season.