Nationals infielder Castro disciplined

Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. announced today that Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro has received a 30-game suspension without pay, effective today, and an undisclosed fine for violating Major League Baseball’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy. Pursuant to Major League Rule 41(a), Castro will be ineligible for the 2021 Postseason. Consistent with the terms of the Policy, Castro will participate in a confidential and comprehensive evaluation and treatment program supervised by the Joint Policy Board.

Commissioner Manfred issued the following statement regarding the discipline: “My office has completed its investigation into the allegations that Starlin Castro violated Major League Baseball’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy. Having reviewed all of the available evidence, I have concluded that Mr. Castro violated our Policy and that discipline is appropriate.”