Steven Wright's legal troubles are nearing an end, but the Boston Red Sox pitcher might still face discipline from Major League Baseball.
The domestic assault charges against Wright were "retired" in Williamson County court Thursday, according to a statement released by Wright and his wife, Shannon, through Wright's lawyer, Alex Little. A retirement of charges is the first phase toward a dismissal assuming no other offenses occur in the next 12 months.
"We are pleased that the recent case with Steven has been retired, and that we were able to resolve this matter quickly," the Wrights said in their three-paragraph statement.