MLB says White Sox’s Clevinger won’t face discipline in investigation

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GLENDALE, Ariz. — Major League Baseball stated Sunday it won’t self-discipline Chicago White Sox right-hander Mike Clevinger after finishing its investigation of home abuse allegations.

In a press release, the commissioner’s workplace stated its investigation included interviews of greater than 15 individuals, together with Clevinger and a lady who stated she is the mom of Clevinger’s youngster, in addition to 1000’s of digital communications and different paperwork.

Clevinger has voluntarily agreed to undergo evaluations by the joint remedy boards underneath the CBA and to observe any suggestions, based on the assertion.

“I had nothing to hide and cooperated fully with MLB,” Clevinger stated in a press release launched by the gamers’ union. “This situation has been stressful for my family, and I thank them for their strength and support. I asked everyone not to rush to judgment until MLB’s investigation was concluded, and I appreciate everyone who had faith in me, including the White Sox organization and my teammates.”

In an Instagram submit on Jan. 24, Olivia Finestead stated she is the mom of Clevinger’s youngster 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 had been “from when he threw an iPad at me pregnant” and “finally left when he strangled me.”

“Mike Clevinger,” she added, “you really deserve hell I’ve kept quiet now for almost a year and you continue to covertly abuse your infant.” She stated Clevinger ”threw chew spit on our child.”

The Associated Press sometimes doesn’t establish victims of home violence or sexual assault except they comply with be named or come ahead publicly with their allegations, as Finestead had.

The 32-year-old Clevinger finalized a $12 million, one-year contract with Chicago in December. MLB’s probe predates his settlement with the White Sox. When he reported to spring coaching, Clevinger apologized for being a distraction and instructed reporters he was assured he could be exonerated.

Clevinger pitched for Cleveland from 2016 till being traded to the San Diego Padres in the course of the pandemic-shortened 2020 season.