Osuna administrative leave extended through May 21
NEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball has extended the administrative leave of Toronto closer Roberto Osuna by seven days through May 21 as the commissioner's office investigates a charge of assault filed against the All-Star.
Osuna was put on administrative leave by MLB on May 8. The pitcher was charged with one count of assault, according to Toronto Police Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu.
The commissioner's office announced the extension Monday. Osuna, who is from Mexico, is scheduled to appear in court June 18.
Administrative leave is not considered discipline. Osuna remains on the restricted list and continues to receive his $5.3 million salary but is ineligible to play.
Commissioner Rob Manfred has the option of suspending Osuna either without pay, or with pay pending the resolution of legal proceedings - a penalty that later could be converted to without pay. Osuna could challenge any discipline before arbitrator Mark Irvings.
The 23-year-old Osuna is 0-0 with nine saves and a 2.93 ERA in 15 games this season. The righty was an All-Star last year when he was 3-4 with 39 saves and a 3.38 ERA.
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