Major League Baseball has extended the administrative leave of Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna through June 18 as it investigates an assault charge filed against the right-hander.
Osuna, 23, was put on administrative leave by MLB on May 8, when he was charged with one count of assault against a woman. He is scheduled to appear in court on June 18.
The Mexico native remains on the restricted list and continues to receive his $5.3-million salary but is ineligible to play. Administrative leave is not considered discipline.
MLB 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.
— With files from The Associated Press.
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