The Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña was reprimanded on Monday by Major League Baseball, in accordance with the league’s rules regarding domestic abuse. The league’s complete statement is as follows:
The Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Abuse Policy of Major League Baseball was violated, and as a result, Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña has been retrospectively suspended without pay for 20 regular season games, according to Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. Ozuna’s 20 regular season games played during his Administrative Leave period between his placement on September 10th and the end of the 2021 season are included in his pay suspension.
Commissioner Manfred declared: “The claims that Ronald Acuña had broken Major League Baseball’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Abuse Policy have been thoroughly investigated by my office. After considering all of the information, I’ve come to the conclusion that Mr. Ozuna broke our policy and that disciplinary action is warranted.”
Ronald, now 31, played just 48 games for the Braves this past season and none before May 25. Ronald had fractured fingers at that point and was added to the list of injured. He was taken into custody for severe assault and family violence shortly after. He was placed on administrative leave in mid-September and was off the active roster while the case worked its way through the legal system. He also consented to join a diversion programme at that point.
