15 Game Suspension for Mets Closer
Major League Baseball handed down a 15 game suspension to Mets closer, Jeurys Familia on Wednesday. Familia is dealing with a domestic violence charge and arrest issue. The incident occurred back in October and the charges were dropped.
Familia will be able to participate in the rest of spring training and any exhibition games.
The Mets are glad that Familia's suspension isn't that long. Familia had 51 saves last season that set a franchise record, and he made the All-Star team for the first time. Clearly the Mets have extremely high hopes for Familia, and will miss him even for a short time.