Over the weekend, it was reported that new Chicago White Sox signing Mike Clevinger would not face any disciplinary action from the league after being investigated for domestic violence and child abuse.
The league announced in late January that it would be investigating an incident involving the mother of Clevinger’s 10-month-old daughter and their child.
The league, apparently, did not find enough evidence for a suspension.
The pitcher talked to the press for the first time since the allegations.
More Clevinger: "I was an open book to them. I let them clone my phone a couple times. I'll do any evaluation boards (they) want. I'll do it all." https://t.co/yWG12bYLbA
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) March 7, 2023
He is convinced of his innocence and is not afraid to go through the whole process to prove it and close the chapter.
Clevinger is not fully out of the woods yet, as he will be subject to evaluations and treatment boards from Major League Baseball and the Player’s Association.
The pitcher has been keeping his arm active in White Sox camp and could be on his way to making his Cactus League debut in short order.
He could still have some time to get ready for Opening Day, and the White Sox need his best version.
He certainly didn’t show it last year with the San Diego Padres.
The veteran right-hander had a mediocre 4.33 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP last season.
He pitched 114.1 frames and accumulated a 91/35 K/BB ratio.
His post-Tommy John surgery fastball velocity didn’t fully return last year, but the White Sox hope that can change after a further year removed from the procedure.
He has been an effective pitcher for his entire career, with a 3.39 ERA in his entire MLB tenure.
Can the White Sox get that pitcher back?
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