HOF'er Roberto Alomar Fired By MLB Over Sexual Misconduct
Longtime MLB infielder Roberto Alomar has been fired by Major League Baseball, and placed on the league's ineligible list after an investigation into a 2014 sexual misconduct allegation.
Rob Manfred, MLB commissioner, released a statement Friday announcing the decision.
"We are grateful for the courage of the individual who came forward. MLB will continue to strive to create environments in which people feel comfortable speaking up without fear of recrimination, retaliation, or exclusion," Manfred stated.
Alomar also lost his position fired from his role as special assistant with the Blue Jays.
MLB said it would cut all ties with Alomar. A banner honoring Alomar, whose No. 12 was retired by the team, will be removed from Toronto's Rogers Centre.
"Having reviewed all of the available evidence from the now completed investigation, I have concluded that Mr. Alomar violated MLB's policies, and that termination of his consultant contract and placement on MLB's Ineligible List are warranted," Manfred said.
“At my office’s request, an independent investigation was conducted by an external legal firm to review an allegation of sexual misconduct reported by a baseball industry employee earlier this year involving Mr. Alomar in 2014,” a statement released by Manfred read.
“Having reviewed all of the available evidence from the now completed investigation, I have concluded that Mr. Alomar violated MLB’s policies, and that termination of his consultant contract and placement on the MLB’s Ineligible List are warranted.”