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Neil Allen, Twins Pitching Coach, Charged with DWI: Latest Details and Comments

Minnesota Twins pitching coach Neil Allen has been suspended indefinitely by the team after he was arrested early Thursday morning for driving while intoxicated.

"The Minnesota Twins are aware of the pending DWI charge against pitching coach Neil Allen," the team said in a statement, per Fox 9's Hobie Artigue. "Mr. Allen has been suspended, with pay, indefinitely, and the matter will be handled in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Minnesota Twins Baseball Club."

According to the statement, Allen will temporarily be replaced by Eric Rasmussen, who has spent the last eight seasons as the organization's minor league pitching coordinator.