Yankees Reliever Jimmy Cordero Suspended for Domestic Violence Violation
NEW YORK — Yankees reliever Jimmy Cordero has accepted a suspension for the remainder of the 2023 regular season and postseason after violating Major League Baseball’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Abuse Policy.
Commissioner Robert D. Manfred announced the terms of Cordero’s suspension on Wednesday, following the results of MLB’s investigation. The suspension is effective immediately, and Cordero will be placed on the restricted list.
As part of the disciplinary action, Cordero will also participate in a confidential and comprehensive evaluation and treatment program supervised by the Joint Policy Board. The details of Cordero’s infraction have not been publicly disclosed.
In response to the suspension, the Yankees issued a statement expressing full support for MLB’s investigative process and disciplinary actions. The team emphasized that there is no justification for domestic violence and stands with the objectives, standards, and enforcement of MLB’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Abuse Policy.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone shared that Cordero had informed him about the ongoing league investigation a couple of days ago. Boone learned about the suspension on Tuesday evening.
Boone expressed his sadness and sympathy for everyone involved, hoping that something positive would come out of the situation. He addressed the team earlier on Wednesday to discuss the suspension. Cordero’s locker was cleared, leaving only clothing hangers and a phone charger.
Yankees captain Aaron Judge revealed that he had spoken to Cordero before the suspension was announced. Judge expressed his disappointment and urged Cordero to learn from the experience to become a better person.
In the 2023 season, Cordero, 31, had a record of 3-2 with a 3.86 ERA in 31 appearances, including one start. He allowed 14 runs and 25 hits while recording 10 walks and 34 strikeouts in 32 2/3 innings.
Cordero joined the Yankees on a Minor League deal in 2022 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He has also played for the Nationals (2018), Blue Jays (2019), and White Sox (2019-20) in his MLB career.
To fill Cordero’s spot on the active roster, the Yankees recalled right-hander Randy Vásquez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Boone acknowledged that while the baseball aspect will be addressed, the situation is more significant in the context of real life and requires a serious response.