Clevinger reports as MLB probes domestic violence charges

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Mike Clevinger reported amongst Chicago White Sox pitchers to spring coaching on Wednesday whereas dealing with allegations of home violence.

White Sox common supervisor Rick Hahn informed reporters the staff’s “only option” was to permit Clevinger to report whereas awaiting outcomes of Major League Baseballs investigation into the allegations.

MLB started the investigation following allegations made public by Olivia Finestead in an Instagram put up on Jan. 24. The White Sox stated they weren’t conscious of the allegations when the 32-year-old right-hander agreed to a $12 million, one-year contract as a free agent that was introduced on Dec. 4.

Hahn informed reporters Wednesday the staff had no means of figuring out concerning the allegations “without someone being in violation” of the home abuse coverage’s confidentiality clause.

Hahn additionally stated “there was no indication of anything close to what is being alleged in this guy’s background.”

Finestead stated she is the mom of Clevinger’s little one and alleged he fathered two different kids who weren’t hers. She posted a photograph of marks on her physique with accompanying phrases that alleged the accidents have been “from when he threw an iPad at me pregnant” and “finally left when he strangled me.”

Jay Reisinger, a lawyer for Clevinger, issued an announcement final month that stated, “Mike emphatically denies the accusations made by Ms. Finestead.” The assertion stated Clevinger “has never harmed Ms. Finestead or his daughter.”