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(NEW YORK) — Major League Baseball has placed Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar on its Ineligible List and terminated its consulting contract with the former second baseman.
According to a statement from MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, the decision comes after an independent investigation by an external law firm regarding an allegation of sexual misconduct reported earlier this year. The allegation is regarding an incident from 2014.
Manfred said that after reviewing the now-completed investigation, he “concluded that Mr. Alomar violated MLB’s policies.”
“We are grateful for the courage of the individual who came forward,” Manfred continued. “MLB will continue to strive
