MLB suspended free agent pitcher Sam Dyson for the entire 2021 season and postseason for violating the league's domestic violence policy.
Commissioner Robert D. Manfred announced the discipline on Friday and Dyson accepted the punishment. It is the longest suspension levied by the league under the policy for a player who was not formally charged.
Dyson suspended for 2021 season
Dyson, 32, will participate in a "confidential and comprehensive evaluation and treatment program" with the joint policy board overseeing, MLB said.
“My office has completed its investigation into the allegations that Sam Dyson violated Major League Baseball’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy," Commissioner Manfred said in a statement.