Reyes suspension retroactive, runs through May 31

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DENVER — Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes has accepted a suspension without pay through May 31 for violating Major League Baseball’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy.

The unpaid suspension of Reyes is retroactive to Feb. 23, when Reyes was placed on leave pending the resolution of criminal proceedings in Hawaii, and covers all of 2016 Spring Training and the first two months of the 2016 regular season.

Reyes has agreed not to appeal the discipline. He may participate in extended Spring Training activities during the remainder of the suspension, followed by a rehabilitation assignment beginning on June 1.

“My office has completed its investigation into the allegation that Jose Reyes committed an act of domestic violence on October 31, 2015,” Manfred said in a statement. “The investigation was prolonged …

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