Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez didn’t hold back his disappointment and frustration surrounding the domestic violence allegations against infielder Starlin Castro. Talking to the media Friday, Martinez said that behavior “we don’t tolerate that” within the Nats organization.
Castro was placed on a seven-day administrative leave by MLB as the league investigates the matter. It’s unclear when sthe incident happened or if it was separate from a June situation in which Castro left the team for “a family matter.”
Castro’s leave can be extended if the investigation calls for it. Castro becomes the third player in MLB to be placed on administrative leave this season. He joins Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer (sexual assault) and Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcel Ozuna (domestic violence).
Martinez was non-committal when asked if Castro would be welcomed back to the Nationals if he cleared. It’s safe to assume Martinez and the Nationals are taking domestic violence allegations against Castro serious.
