MLB won't discipline White Sox P Mike Clevinger after investigation
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[March 06, 2023]
Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger will not face
discipline from Major League Baseball following its investigation
into allegations of domestic violence and child abuse.
"The comprehensive investigation included interviews of more than 15
individuals, in addition to Mr. Clevinger and the complainant, as
well as a review of available documents, such as thousands of
electronic communication records," MLB said in a prepared statement
issued Sunday. "The Office of the Commissioner has closed this
investigation and, barring the receipt of any new information or
evidence, the Office of the Commissioner will not be imposing
discipline on Mr. Clevinger in connection with these allegations."
The MLB statement added Clevinger has "voluntarily agreed to submit
to evaluations by the joint treatment boards under the collectively
bargained policies, and to comply with any of the boards'
recommendations. MLB will continue to make support services
available to Mr. Clevinger, his family, and other individuals
involved in the investigation."
The White Sox signed Clevinger to a free agent deal in December.
However, last month, The Athletic reported the league already was in
the midst of investigating allegations made against him last summer
when he was a member of the San Diego Padres.
"The Chicago White Sox respect that the joint policies of MLB and
the MLBPA govern this matter," the team said in its own statement on
Sunday. "We accept the conclusion of the thorough, months-long
investigation conducted by the Commissioner's Office with respect to
Mike Clevinger. Per the terms of the joint policy, the White Sox
will not comment further on this matter."
The investigation concerned claims made by the mother of Clevinger's
young daughter, per The Athletic.
The woman told The Athletic that she provided details of several
alleged incidents to MLB investigators, including Clevinger choking
and slapping her and throwing used chewing tobacco on their child.
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When Clevinger, 32, reported to spring training
last month, he didn't go into details about the allegations but
insisted there was more to the story.
"I'm just asking everybody to wait before they rush
to judgment," Clevinger said. "Wait until the actual facts are out
there. Wait until the actual evidence and then make a decision on
who you think I am."
Clevinger's deal in Chicago is for one year and $12 million. He will
receive $8 million in 2023 with a mutual $12 million option for 2024
that includes a $4 million buyout.
Clevinger went 7-7 with a 4.33 ERA in 23 appearances (22 starts) for
the Padres last season. He made two postseason starts and went 0-1
with a 23.63 ERA, and failed to record a single out in Game 4 of the
National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia
Phillies.
The former fourth-round draft pick by the Los Angeles Angels in 2011
spent his first 4 1/2 seasons in Cleveland before his young career
hit a snag. He was moved to the Padres at the 2020 trade deadline
after he had been suspended for violating team COVID-19 protocol.
Clevinger then pitched just four games with the Padres in 2020
before he needed Tommy John surgery, forcing him to miss the entire
2021 campaign.
In 128 career appearances (114 starts), Clevinger has gone 51-30
with a 3.39 ERA and 694 strikeouts over 656 2/3 innings.
--Field Level Media
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