New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German has been suspended 81 games under Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy with the ban retroactive to September, according to Yahoo Sports' Hannah Keyser.
German was being investigated for a domestic violence incident involving his girlfriend in Yonkers, New York. German allegedly slapped his girlfriend after a charity gala hosted by teammate C.C. Sabathia. No criminal charges were brought against him.
He was placed on administrative leave by the league and forced to miss the Yankees' postseason run.
The 27-year-old was 18–4 with a 4.03 ERA in 24 starts and three relief appearances before his season ended on Sept.