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Four-time All-Star Reyes entered a plea of not guilty after
his October 31 arrest in Hawaii for allegedly assaulting his
wife and was given an April 4 trial date. Spring training camps
for the 2016 season have just opened this month.
The commissioner said he would decide whether to impose
discipline on Reyes upon resolution of the criminal proceedings
and completion of MLB's investigation into the incident.
The Major League Baseball Players Association said they are
monitoring the proceedings in Hawaii and the commissioner's
actions to ensure that Reyes' rights are protected.
Reyes was traded to the Rockies from the Toronto Blue Jays in
July, and has two years and $44 million remaining on the
six-year, $106 million contract he signed with the Miami Marlins
in 2012.
The Rockies open their 2016 season on April 4 on the road
against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
(Reporting by Larry Fine in New York; Editing by Steve Keating)
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