A domestic assault charge against Houston Astros closer Roberto Osuna in Toronto was withdrawn on Tuesday.
In exchange, Osuna agreed to a peace bond, which requires him to not contact the woman he is alleged to have assaulted and to continue counseling. He must comply with the conditions of the bond for one year or face criminal charges, which would carry a maximum sentence of up to four years' imprisonment.
"I am pleased and relieved by today's court decision," Osuna said. "Now I can begin to put these allegations behind me and focus on baseball.