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New York Yankees relief pitcher Jimmy Cordero will not take the mound again this season … the MLB has suspended him for the rest of the year for violating its domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy.
In making the announcement, league officials said Cordero has accepted the punishment … and the ban will begin immediately.
As part of the policy, the 31-year-old will now also have to “participate in a confidential and comprehensive evaluation and treatment program,” the league added.
The MLB and the Yankees did not reveal the specific allegations against Cordero that led to the suspension … though New York officials said in a statement they “are fully supportive” of the decision.
“There is no justification for domestic violence,” the Yankees said, “and we stand with the objectives, standards, and enforcement of MLB’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy.”
Cordero had pitched in 31 games for the Pinstripes this season … earning a 3-2 record and a 3.86 ERA. He had just thrown for the team on Sunday.
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