HOF Roberto Alomar
placed on MLB ineligible list
over sexual misconduct allegation

Hall of Fame: Alomar's status is unchanged

Roberto Alomar, a 2011 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, was put on Major League Baseball's ineligible list based on the results of a sexual misconduct investigation stemming from a 2014 incident, the league announced Friday, April 30.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement Friday: "Having reviewed all of the available evidence from the now completed investigation, I have concluded that Mr. Alomar violated MLB's policies, and that termination of his consultant contract and placement on MLB's Ineligible List are warranted. We are grateful for the courage of the individual who came forward. MLB will continue to strive to create environments in which people feel comfortable speaking up without fear of recrimination, retaliation, or exclusion."

Alomar put out a statement on Twitter saying he was, "disappointed, surprised and upset with today's news. With the current social climate, I understand why Major League Baseball has taken the position they have. My hope is that this allegation can be heard in a venue that will allow me to address the accusation directly. I will continue to help kids pursue their baseball dreams."