New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German has been given an 81-game suspension for violating MLB’s domestic violence policy, commissioner Rob Manfred announced Thursday.
German, who had already been placed on administrative leave for the final 18 games of the 2019 season, including nine postseason games, will sit out the first 63 games of the 2020 season.
In addition to the unpaid suspension, German will also participate in an evaluation and treatment program supervised by MLB’s Joint Policy Board.
“My office has completed its investigation into the allegations that Domingo German violated Major League Baseball’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy,” Manfred said in a statement. “Having reviewed all of the available evidence, I have concluded that Mr. German violated our Policy and that discipline is appropriate.”
German was involved in an alleged incident with a woman on Sept. 18 last season. He has agreed not to appeal the suspension.
In addition to the suspension, German has agreed to make a contribution to Sanctuary for Families, a New York City-based non-profit organization dedicated to aiding victims of domestic violence.
The 27-year-old right-hander was the top winner for the American League East champions last season, going 18-4 with a 4.03 ERA in 24 starts and three relief appearances over 143 innings this season.