Major League Baseball has opened an investigation into assault allegations against New York Mets outfielder Khalil Lee, per SNY's Andy Martino.
Per Anne Hayes of Syracuse.com, Lee's ex-girlfriend, Keriwyn Hill, filed a federal lawsuit against him on Wednesday alleging he "assaulted her by pulling her hair and choking her during an argument" on May 7, 2022.
Hayes noted Lee was named in a warrant issued by Syracuse police for criminal obstruction of breath.
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