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Larry Baer Suspended Through July 1 by MLB After Knocking Wife Down on Video

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Tuesday that San Francisco Giants CEO Larry Baer will be suspended without pay through July 1.

Manfred added that Baer's leave of absence, which began on March 4, will be made part of the unpaid suspension as well:

MLB Communications

Commissioner Manfred announced today that @SFGiants President & CEO Larry Baer has been suspended without pay through and including July 1, 2019. Baer’s leave of absence, which commenced on March 4, 2019, will be converted to an unpaid suspension. https://t.co/AhyIjr5AQP

Baer took time away from the Giants organization after video was released on March 1 showing him knocking his wife, Pam, to the ground while attempting to take a cellphone away from her:

Under the terms of his suspension, Baer will be eligible to return to the Giants for their July 2 road game against the San Diego Padres.