Chicago police are investigating a sexual assault allegation involving Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang, the Chicago Tribune reported today.
The Pirates released a statement Tuesday acknowledging the investigation.
“We have been made aware of the allegation that has been made against Jung Ho Kang,” Pirates President Frank Coonelly said. “We take allegations of this type extremely seriously. Pursuant to the Joint MLB/MLBPA Policy on such matters, this matter is exclusively before the Commissioner’s Office at this time. We have and will continue to cooperate fully with the Commissioner’s Office. As a result of the ongoing police investigation, we cannot comment further at this time.