Shortstop Jose Reyes began working out at the Rockies' spring training facility in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Thursday even though neither he nor the team knows where he will play when his suspension by Major League Baseball for violating the domestic abuse policy expires May 31.While he missed the start of the season, the Rockies' shortstop position has been filled far better than expected by rookie Trevor Story and there is no reason to believe Story will lose that job when Reyes is eligible to play.Story drove in three runs Thursday night against the Cardinals, including his 12th home run, one of his three hits that raised his average to .287.Reyes told reporters he was not worried or thinking about that yet and that he wanted to simply concentrate the next two weeks on getting himself ready to play after missing all of spring training and the first two months of the season.He also made a point of saying "I'm sorry" to the Rockies and their fans and pledged to be "a better man, a better husband"... [More]

SS Jose Reyes, who is suspended through May 31 by Major League Baseball for a violation of the domestic-abuse policy, is expected to report to the Rockies' spring training facility in Arizona on Thursday to begin working out. He has not been involved in any team activities since before spring training. He will be allowed to participated in extended spring training workouts and games while completing his suspension.

SS Jose Reyes was suspended without pay through May 31 for violating Major League Baseball's joint domestic violence policy. With a $22 million salary this season, the suspension, which is retroactive to Feb. 23, will cause Reyes to miss 51 games and cost him a reported $6,251,366 in salary. That amount was negotiated with the players' association, as part of an agreement that he would lose pay for 52 games (the Rockies were rained out April 28, so he will miss 51 games) based on the 183 days in the season for which players are paid. Reyes is eligible to start a minor league rehab assignment June 1 that can last 20 days. Rookie Trevor Story has filled in for Reyes and been an early season surprise, hitting .266 with 11 homers and 27 RBIs. "The way I've handled it is worrying about myself and controlling what I can do," Story said. "That's worked for me so far, so I don't see myself venturing from that."

Major League Baseball suspended Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes without pay through May 31, for violating the sport's domestic violence policy, the league announced Friday.Reyes' suspension is retroactive to Feb. 23 and covers the first 51 games of the major league season. He has decided not to appeal.Reyes was suspended for an October incident involving his wife in Hawaii. He becomes the second player disciplined under the new policy. New York Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman was the first and missed the first 30 games of this season.The 32-year-old Reyes, who was placed on administrative leave on Feb. 23, agreed to donate $100,000 toward prevention and treatment of domestic violence."Mr. Reyes cooperated fully with my office's investigation," MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. "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... [More]

SS Jose Reyes, currently on paid leave as MLB reviews his offseason domestic-violence arrest, could be facing at least a 60-game suspension.According MLB Network's Jon Heyman, Reyes' suspension will be at least 60 games and that 80 games "may be a fair ballpark estimate," per his sources.Domestic-violence charges against Reyes were dropped a month ago in Hawaii, but commissioner Rob Manfred has yet to announce whether Reyes will face any punishment from MLB. The charges initially brought against Reyes stem from an incident Oct. 31 involving his wife in Maui. The judge dismissed the charges after Reyes' wife declined to cooperate with the investigation.

Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes, currently on paid leave as Major League Baseball reviews his offseason domestic violence arrest, could be facing at least a 60-game suspension.According MLB Network's Jon Heyman, Reyes' suspension will be at least 60 games and that 80 games "may be a fair ballpark estimate," per his sources.Domestic-violence charges against Reyes were dropped a month ago in Hawaii, but commissioner Rob Manfred has yet to announce whether Reyes will face any punishment from MLB. The charges initially brought against Reyes stem from an incident Oct. 31 involving his wife in Maui. The judge dismissed the charges after Reyes' wife declined to cooperate with the investigation.Manfred placed Reyes on paid administrative leave on Feb. 23 under baseball's new domestic-violence policy before the four-time All-Star was scheduled to report for spring training. If Reyes does receive a suspension without pay, he can use the games he has missed so far this season against whatever... [More]

SS Jose Reyes of the Rockies will not stand trial for a domestic abuse charge in Hawaii because his wife won't talk to prosecutors.Deputy prosecuting attorney Kerry Glen said Wednesday she plans to file documents to drop the case after Reyes' wife also refused to return to Maui.Reyes, 32, was scheduled to go to trial on Monday. He pleaded not guilty to abusing a family or household member. Reyes' playing status with the Rockies remains in limbo because he could still face a suspension by Major League Baseball. He was placed on paid administrative leave on Feb. 23 under MLB's domestic violence policy pending completion of the criminal proceedings.Reyes is scheduled to make $22 million this season and is the Rockies' highest-paid player. He is owed $56 million through 2017. He batted .274 with seven home runs and 53 RBIs in 2015 for the Blue Jays and the Rockies. He is a career .290 hitter with 118 homers and 621 RBIs.

Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes will not stand trial for a domestic abuse charge in Hawaii because his wife won't talk to prosecutors.Deputy prosecuting attorney Kerry Glen said Wednesday she plans to file documents to drop the case after Reyes' wife also refused to return to Maui."The complaining witness, Mr. Reyes' wife, is what we call an uncooperative witness," Glen said. "At this point, I have no other avenue for prosecution."Reyes, 32, was scheduled to go to trial on Monday. He pleaded not guilty to abusing a family or household member. Reyes' playing status with the Rockies remains in limbo because he could still face a suspension by Major League Baseball. He was placed on paid administrative leave on Feb. 23 under MLB's domestic violence policy pending completion of the criminal proceedings.Reyes was at the Wailea Four Seasons resort on Maui when hotel security officials placed a 911 call on Oct. 31. According to a transcript of the 911 call, the hotel security staff reported... [More]

SS Jose Reyes will not face further discipline until his pending legal matters in Hawaii are settled, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred repeated Monday.

A decision on the status of Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig in a domestic assault investigation is forthcoming, but Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes will not face further discipline until his pending legal matters in Hawaii are settled, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said Tuesday."I think the single biggest mistake you can make here is to make a decision quickly and then have additional facts come out afterward and undermine the quality of that decision," Manfred said of the Reyes case.Puig allegedly was involved in an incident with a bouncer at a Miami bar in November that reportedly included an altercation between Puig and his sister."The investigation is essential complete," Manfred said. "We'll have something on Puig shortly."New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman was the first player suspended under MLB's new domestic violence policy. Chapman's alleged domestic violence incident in Florida led to no formal charges, but Manfred found grounds for a 30-game suspension after... [More]

SS Jose Reyes was placed on paid administrative leave by MLB while he awaits the outcome of his domestic violence case in Hawaii.Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Tuesday that Section III.C.2 of MLB's domestic violence policy gives him the right "to impose a paid suspension pending resolution of the legal proceedings or an investigation."After a ruling is handed down in the criminal case, Manfred will decide on MLB's disciplinary action against Reyes.A trial is scheduled for April 4 regarding allegations that Reyes assaulted his wife last October at a hotel in Hawaii.Reyes, 32, batted .274 with seven home runs and 53 RBIs last season for the Blue Jays and Rockies. He is a career .290 hitter with 118 homers and 621 RBIs.

Major League Baseball placed Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes on paid administrative leave while awaiting the outcome of his domestic violence case in Hawaii.Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Tuesday that Section III.C.2 of MLB's domestic violence policy gives him the right "to impose a paid suspension pending resolution of the legal proceedings or an investigation."After a ruling is handed down in the criminal case, Manfred will decide on MLB's disciplinary action against Reyes. "The Commissioner's Office will have no further comment on this matter until a final disposition is announced," the statement read.A trial is scheduled for April 4 after Reyes allegedly assaulted his wife last October at a hotel in Hawaii.The 32-year-old Reyes batted .274 with seven home runs and 53 RBIs last season for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Rockies. He is a career .290 hitter with 118 homers and 621 RBIs.

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman plans to appeal any punishment levied by Major League Baseball as a result of a domestic dispute, Chapman said on Thursday, his first day in spring training with his new team.Chapman was not charged in the dispute. He allegedly pushed and choked his girlfriend, and admitted to firing eight shots from a handgun in his garage. "Focused on baseball," Chapman said Thursday.A suspension could be significant for Chapman because of he could potentially have his first foray into free agency delayed until 2017. The 27-year-old would not accrue a year of needed service time to become a free agent if MLB suspends him 45 days or longer."We have to be sensitive about this," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Thursday. "To me, the most important thing for my players is that they're good people. If they have issues off the field sometimes it effects them on the field. I have a responsibility in that. "It's hypothetical to predict what's going to happen. I understand... [More]

Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes is a no-show at the outset of spring training.Other than a few Christmastime text messages from manager Walt Weiss, the team has not made contact with Reyes since he was charged with domestic violence in Hawaii on Oct. 31. While he pleaded not guilty to the charges, Reyes is subject to discipline under baseball's new domestic violence policy.A trial is scheduled to begin April 4, the date of the Rockies' regular-season opener."I hope everything works out for Jose," Weiss said Wednesday. "He brings a certain energy to our club that was nice to see last year. But I've got to coach and manage the guys that are here."Reyes, a four-time All-Star, was acquired in the trade that sent longtime Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki to Toronto. Reyes, owed $44 million in the final two years of his contract, hit only .259 in 47 games in Colorado last season.Weiss said the Rockies plan to have an "open competition" at shortstop if Reyes is not available.

SS Jose Reyes entered a not guilty plea in Hawaii court Tuesday on charges of domestic abuse. Reyes, now a member o the Rockies, was arrested Oct. 31 arrest and charged with domestic abuse. Reyes was not present for Tuesday's hearing because his attorney, waived Reyes' presence. A pretrial hearing is set for Jan. 14

Former major league pitcher Tommy Hanson died Monday night in an Atlanta hospital after suffering what's been described as "catastrophic organ failure." He was 29.According to reports, Hanson had been hospitalized since Sunday morning.Hanson once was a top prospect for the Atlanta Braves, and he finished third in the National League Rookie of the Year voting in 2009. Injuries derailed his stay in Atlanta, and he was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in 2012. He spent one year with the Angels. He bounced around the minors in the Chicago White Sox and San Francisco systems in 2014 and this past season. In 123 career major league games (121 starts), Hanson has a 49-35 record with a 3.80 ERA.---Major League Baseball teams have already started releasing their exhibition schedules for next year, but commissioner Rob Manfred is hoping to make some alterations that would include spring training games in Cuba.The United States and Cuba reestablished embassies in July, a thawing of the relationship... [More]

SS Jose Reyes was arrested Oct. 31 after being accused of grabbing his wife by the throat and shoving her into a sliding glass door.The alleged assault reportedly took place at the Four Seasons Resort on the Hawaiian island of Maui. According to reports, hotel security called police, and Reyes was arrested. His wife, Katherine Ramirez, sustained injuries to her thigh, wrist and neck. Reyes was released on bail.

SS Jose Reyes was arrested Oct. 31 after being accused of grabbing his wife by the throat and shoving her into a sliding glass door.The alleged assault reportedly took place at the Four Seasons Resort on the Hawaiian island of Maui. According to reports, hotel security called police, and Reyes was arrested. His wife, Katherine Ramirez, sustained injuries to her thigh, wrist and neck. Reyes was released on bail.

Reyes (Achilles) went 3-for-5 and scored a run in his return to the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.

After he sat out the previous four games with the injury, Reyes looked like a candidate to miss the remainder of the season, but he showed enough improvement during his on-field activity Tuesday to receive clearance to play. Reyes looked strong while stroking out three base hits on the evening, but it's possible the Rockies opt to rest him on a couple occasions in the final five games in an attempt to keep him fresh heading into the offseason.

Reyes (Achilles) is in the lineup hitting second Tuesday in Arizona, MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports.

He is back in the lineup after missing four straight games with the Achilles issue. Reyes may just be a big name at this stage of his career, as the production has lagged far behind his draft day price tag. It will be interesting to see if the Rockies have any success in moving on from the veteran during the offseason so that Trevor Story can get a legitimate shot in 2016.