Jul 18, 2019; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German (55) reacts after allowing a solo home run to Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz (not pictured) during the first inning of the first game of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Yankees will be without one of their top starting pitchers, Domingo German, for a lengthy 81 games in 2020. After domestic abuse allegations were imposed on the pitcher, he was awaiting his suspension, but it was expected to land somewhere in the 30-40 game range.
It’s becoming clear that Major League Baseball is looking to make examples out of offenders of the law, and German will surely pay for his mistake. After serving as one of the Yankees’ top pitchers in 2019, he will return closer to the half-way point, which will still benefit the Bombers and their playoffs aspirations.
The suspension is retroactive to 2019, meaning he will miss 63 games in 2020.
Before the incident took place, German enjoyed an 18-4 record with a 4.03 ERA n 27 games (24 starts). Upon his return, he will likely slide into the middle of the rotation.
This post was published on 2020-01-02 14:59
