Domingo Germán was suspended 81 games in 2019.
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During a virtual conference from Tampa, Florida, the Dominican pitcher for the New York Yankees, Domingo German, apologized to his team for “mistakes of which I am not proud,” he said Wednesday.
“I want to take this opportunity to sincerely apologize to the Steinbrenner family, my colleagues, management, and those close to me who love me. I have made mistakes of which I am not proud and for that I want to apologize“Said the pitcher.
It should be remembered that Domingo Germán He was suspended 81 games in September 2019 after attacking his girlfriend. This was the reason he missed the final two weeks of the regular season and the 2019 Playoffs, as well as the entire 2020 campaign.
Domingo German shares a statement regarding his suspension for violating MLB’s domestic violence policy. pic.twitter.com/6WSkrv8XT4
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“When my team needed the most in 2019, before the playoffs started, I wasn’t there for them and for that I apologize. It was very difficult for me not to be pitching, helping my team, ”said Germán, who is 20-11 in 55 games with the Yankees.
“Having to look from afar hurt a lot, but I also understand that I was responsible for putting myself in that situation“, He said.
I’m told the incident involving Domingo German and his girlfriend occurred late Monday night/Tuesday morning in a public setting – he allegedly slapped her during an argument. According to an MLB source, the incident was witnessed by an official from the Commissioner’s office.
— Bob Klapisch (@BobKlap) September 19, 2019
The right-hander took advantage of the microphones to commit to improving and contributing his maximum to the team.
“What I want to do now is focus on what I love, which is pitching. My goal is to work hard and get back to my career. It has always been my dream to pitch in the Major Leagues and I am so grateful to have this dream in front of me. I need to show them through my actions how committed I am to becoming a contributor to this team, ”he concluded.
The Dominican is set to earn a spot in the Yankees’ starting rotation starting April 1, the date the 2021 MLB season kicks off.
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