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New York Yankees RHP Domingo German placed on administrative leave under domestic violence policy

New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German has been placed on administrative leave per MLB’s joint Domestic Violence Policy. Several reporters, including Lindsey Adler of The Athletic, reported the story initially.

Major League Baseball has announced Domingo Germán has been placed in administrative leave under the league's domestic violence policy. pic.twitter.com/qdVijHFQGG

— Lindsey Adler (@lindseyadler) September 19, 2019

Per the policy, German will be on leave for at least seven days. MLB may extend his leave at their discretion pending the investigation. Almost immediately after the story broke, the Yankees released the following statement:

Yankees statement on Domingo Germán: pic.