Major League Baseball’s investigation of Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig might not be completed by the time he reports to spring training in February.
Commissioner Rob Manfred, speaking to the Associated Press about the possible domestic violence infractions by Puig, Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes and New York Yankees pitcher Aroldis Chapman on Thursday, offered no timetable for the league’s investigations to wrap up.
“I would love to have these resolved before we begin play again,” Manfred said. “The one thing I’ve learned about these cases is timing is not mine, right? You have to really rely on the criminal process playing out in order to put yourself in a position that you’re comfortable to actually know what the facts are.”
No criminal charges were filed against Puig, who sustained superficial injuries to his face after he was punched by a bouncer at the Blue Martini Lounge in Miami on November 25. No charges were filed against Chapman either, while Reyes was charged with abuse of a family or household member after he was arrested Oct. 31 in Hawaii.