In 2020, Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán was suspended for 81 games following a domestic abuse investigation, despite throwing a perfect game last week. With Cordero now suspended for the remainder of the year, the Yankees have called up right-handed pitcher Randy Vásquez from their minor league affiliate, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. 73 Years Ago One of the first great Yankees’ pitcher enters the Hall of Fame as Herb Pennock is elected as part of the class of 1948. Cordero had been a dependable member of the Yankees bullpen this season, registering an impressive 3.86 ERA and 34 strikeouts in under 32 ⅔ innings pitched. Yankees’ home uniforms have largely been the same ever since. He has since played for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Chicago White Sox before joining the Yankees in 2022. Boone clarified that the suspension had not impacted Cordero’s playing time prior to his suspension.Ĭordero made his debut in the major leagues in 2018 with the Washington Nationals after spending several years in the minor leagues. He also mentioned that the league has a policy of keeping specific investigation details out of the public eye.Ĭordero had not pitched for the Yankees since Sunday’s game against the St. While sympathizing with everyone involved, Boone stated that he was unaware of the details of the investigation. This is a standard procedure outlined in the policy to address such violations.īefore the game between the Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles, Manager Aaron Boone addressed Cordero’s suspension with reporters. They emphasized that there is no justification for domestic violence.Īs part of Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy, Cordero will undergo a confidential and comprehensive evaluation and participate in a treatment program.
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The Yankees expressed their full support for the league’s investigative process and the disciplinary action taken against Cordero. The 31-year-old right-hander, who has been earning the league minimum salary, was placed on the restricted list on Wednesday.
However, no specific details were provided regarding the nature of the violation or the investigation that led to this decision. Manfred stated that Cordero has accepted the suspension for the rest of the 2023 regular season and the playoffs. commissioner Rob Manfred after an investigation into the matter. The league and the team made the announcement on Wednesday. Jimmy Cordero, a relief pitcher for the New York Yankees, has been suspended for the remainder of the season due to a violation of Major League Baseball‘s domestic violence policy.
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