Familia receives penalty

Mets All-Star reliever Jeurys Familia accepted a 15game suspension under Baseball’s domestic violence policy, discipline stemming from a domestic altercation last October.

The suspension announced Wednesday was the fourth and least severe under the policy, which was agreed to in August 2015.

New York Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman was penalized 29 games, Colorado shortstop Jose Reyes 59 days and Atlanta outfielder Hector Olivera 82 games.

Familia was arrested Oct. 31 on a simple assault charge, but prosecutors later dropped the case. Under the domestic violence policy, a player can be disciplined absent a criminal conviction

Barring any postponements, Familia would be eligible to return April 20 at home against Philadelphia and would lose $730,328.

“The evidence reviewed by my office does not support a determination that Mr. Familia physically assaulted his wife, or threatened her or others with physical force or harm,” baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said.

“Nevertheless, I have concluded that Mr. Familia’s overall conduct that night was inappropriate, violated the policy and warrants discipline.”

Manfred said Familia has undergone 12 90-minute counseling sessions, and that the counselor said Familia was willing to take steps to ensure he will not be involved in another such incident.

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Indians

Cleveland will be without two starters to begin the season with right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall joining Jason Kipnis on the disabled list. Chisenhall hurt his right shoulder when he crashed into a wall last week and will not be ready when the Indians open in Texas. Kipnis is sidelined with right shoulder inflammation.

Rangers

Adrian Beltre has been dealing with a left calf strain and has not played since Sunday. Texas is delaying its final roster moves until the Sunday deadline, depending on Beltre’s health. “My mindset is to start the season playing,” Beltre said.

Angels

Right-hander Matt Shoemaker continued his comeback after being hit in the head by a line drive Sept. 4 at Seattle, leading to emergency surgery. He gave up nine hits in four innings in an 8-6 win against Milwaukee in Phoenix.