Jays’ Osuna is charged — assault
All-Star closer Roberto Osuna of the Blue Jays was charged with assault Tuesday and put on administrative leave by Major League Baseball, preventing him from playing for at least a week.
Toronto Police declined to say whether it was domestic assault. Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu said the charge is for one count of assault but provided no further details.
Osuna is scheduled to appear in court June 18.
Administrative leave is not considered discipline. Osuna goes on the restricted list and continues to receive his $5.3 million salary.
Mets trade Harvey: The Mets traded right-hander Matt Harvey to the Reds for catcher Devin Mesoraco in a swap of former All-Stars with careers sidetracked by injuries.
Harvey, 29, was designated
for assignment Saturday, and the Mets then had seven days to trade or release him. The Reds decided to take a chance on Harvey, who lost his spot in the Mets’ rotation after four starts and was hit hard in four relief appearances.
London calling: The Yankees and Red Sox will face each other in two regular-season games at the Olympic Stadium in London next year.
Boston will be the home team for both of MLB’s first games in Europe on June 29 and 30, 2019. MLB said it also “committed to playing in London in 2020 and our intention is to establish a long-term footprint in the city.”
Briefly: Red Sox left-hander David Price has been sent back to Boston for medical tests after experiencing a tingling sensation in his pitching hand . ... Third baseman Adrian Beltre was in the Rangers’ lineup after missing 12 games because of a left hamstring strain . ... All-Star second baseman Jonathan Schoop was activated from the disabled list by the Orioles . ... The Cubs placed right fielder Jason Heyward on the seven-day concussion DL. ... The Brewers sent former A’s infielder Eric Sogard to Triple-A Colorado Springs.