Yankees pitcher Domingo German’s 2019 season is over.
The 27-year-old right-hander will not pitch again in the regular season, or postseason, while MLB keeps him on administrative leave under the MLB-MLBPA joint domestic violence policy, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney.
German was placed on administrative leave Thursday after the league had learned of an incident that occurred late Monday night or early Tuesday morning.
Players can remain on administrative leave up to seven days, barring an extension that must be mutually agreed upon by the league and players’ union. While German’s case is still not fully resolved, he will not be able to return for the playoffs.
There were conflicting reports as to the specifics of the incident involving German. Bob Klapisch of the New York Times reported that German slapped his girlfriend in an altercation that was witnessed by an official of the Commissioner’s office. Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reported that the incident took place at his home and there was no witness by an official from the league.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters prior to Thursday’s game that he would address the team about the situation along with GM Brian Cashman.
“I learned on the drive that he was going on the administrative leave,” Boone said, per the New York Post. “I heard some whispers and whatnot [prior] but this is a Major League Baseball investigation and issue. So we’re just trying to be as cooperative as we can while this goes on.”
The Yankees clinched the American League East on Thursday, but will now face the challenge of replacing German in the rotation for the postseason.
German was 18-4 with a 4.03 ERA and 153 strikeouts in 143 innings this season.