Administrative leave extended for Jays closer in assault probe
Major League Baseball extended the administrative leave of Toronto closer Roberto Osuna for a third seven-day period through
May 28 as it investigates an assault charge filed against the All-star.
Osuna, 23, was put on leave by MLB on May 8. The righthander was charged with one count of assault, Toronto Police Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu said. Osuna, who is from Mexico, is to appear in court June 18.
Osuna remains on the restricted list and continues to receive his $5.3 million 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.
Osuna has nine saves and a 2.93 ERA in 15 games this season. He was an All-star last year, when he had 39 saves and a 3.38 ERA.
Nationals: Left-handed reliever Tim
Collins was recalled from Triple-a Syracuse, and outfielder/second baseman Howie Kendrick (torn left Achilles tendon) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list. Collins, 28, has not pitched in the majors since the 2014 World Series with Kansas City and twice has had Tommy John surgery.
Athletics: Catcher Bruce Maxwell, who was unable to travel to Toronto because of his ongoing legal case for allegedly pointing a gun at a delivery person in October, was activated from the restricted list, catcher Josh Phegley was optioned to Triple-a Nashville, and catcher Dustin Garneau was designated for assignment.
Red Sox: Second baseman Dustin Pedroia, recovering from offseason surgery on his left knee, will play two more rehabilitation games with Triple-a Pawtucket on Tuesday and Wednesday before being re-evaluated. He has one hit and two walks in 10 plate appearances through three rehab games.
Rangers: Matt Bush was recalled from Triple-a Round Rock, fellow right-handed reliever Kevin Jepsen was designated for assignment, and utility player Drew Robinson (sore left hip) was activated from the disabled list and optioned to Round Rock.
Marlins: Right-handed reliever Odrisamer Despaigne (right forearm strain) was activated from the disabled list, and left-hander Dillon Peters was optioned to Triple-a New Orleans.
White Sox: Outfielder Michael Saunders, who exercised the opt-out clause in his minor league contract with Baltimore last week, signed a minor league deal with Chicago.
Brewers: Chase Anderson (food poisoning) was activated from the disabled list, and fellow right-hander Freddy Peralta was optioned to Triple-a Colorado Springs.
Yankees: Right-handed reliever Giovanny Gallegos was recalled from Scranton/wilkesBarre, and outfielder Clint Frazier was optioned to the Triple-a club.