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Rockies' Jose Reyes suspended through first 51 games for domestic violence

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Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes was suspended through May 31 - a span covering the first 51 games of the season - by Major League Baseball on Friday for violating the league's domestic violence policy during an October incident with his wife in Hawaii.

Jose Reyes is a four-time All-Star.

Reyes' suspension, without pay, lasts 99 days, retroactive to Feb. 23, when MLB placed him on administrative leave.

He becomes the second player to face discipline for violating the league's new policy, after New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman was suspended 30 games for an October incident in Florida. Chapman did not appeal the suspension and made his season debut on Monday for the Yankees.

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Reyes' wife told police that he grabbed her by the throat and shoved her into a sliding glass door before hotel security called police. She told police she had injuries to her side, neck and wrist before she was taken to an emergency room.

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Prosecutors in Maui dismissed charges of abusing a family/household member against Reyes because his wife, Katherine Ramirez didn't cooperate with investigators. She received medical treatment for injuries suffered during the incident at a Maui resort.

"I want to apologize for everything that has happened," Reyes said in a statement released by the players' association. "I am sorry to the Rockies organization, my teammates, all the fans and most of all my family. I am happy to put this all in the past and get back to doing what I love the most, playing baseball.

"My wife Katherine has remained by my side throughout everything and for that I will be forever grateful."

Reyes is due to make $22 million this season, which means he will be docked about $6.97 million in salary. He will also donate $100,000 "to one or more charitable organizations focused on preventing and treating survivors of domestic violence," MLB announced.

Jose Reyes suspended through May 31

Atlanta Braves outfielder Hector Olivera is currently on paid administrative leave after he was arrested on April 13 and charged with assaulting a woman at a hotel outside Washington, D.C. MLB is still investigating the incident.

Reyes, who pleaded not guilty, was scheduled to go to trial April 4. He was placed on paid leave under MLB's domestic violence policy pending completion of the criminal proceedings.

Maui police have denied numerous open-records requests by USA TODAY Sports to see the full police report.

He may participate in extended spring training activities at the club's Scottsdale, Ariz. facilities, and can begin a minor league assignment on June 1. The Rockies play host to the Cincinnati Reds that night.

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"My office has completed its investigation into the allegation that Jose Reyes committed an act of domestic violence on October 31, 2015," MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. "The investigation was prolonged and complicated initially by the existence of a pending criminal proceeding against Mr. Reyes in Hawaii involving the same allegation, which has since been dismissed.  Mr. Reyes cooperated fully with my office’s investigation.  Having reviewed all of the available evidence, I have concluded that Mr. Reyes violated the Policy and should be subject to discipline in the form of an unpaid suspension that will expire on May 31st.  I am encouraged by Mr. Reyes’ commitment to the treatment provisions of the Policy in order to ensure that such an incident does not occur in the future."

In Reyes' absence, rookie shortstop Trevor Story seized the starting job, hitting 11 home runs in his first 33 games and producing a .924 on base plus slugging percentage. The Rockies still owe Reyes $22 million in 2017, and an additional $4 million to buy out a $22 million option for 2018.

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