Police: No charges for Indians pitcher Salazar

By Associated Press
Published February 4, 2015 at 3:01 p.m.
Updated February 4, 2015 at 6:17 p.m.

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Police announced Wednesday evening that Indians pitcher Danny Salazar will not be charged after an investigation.

The Indians announced earlier in the day that they were aware of a police investigation involving Salazar.

General manager Chris Antonetti released a statement and said the team will not comment any further because of the potential of a legal matter.

Cleveland.com reported the investigation involved a possible sexual assault claim.

Salazar is expected to compete for a starter’s job at spring training. The 25-year-old went 6-8 in 20 starts last season, when he bounced between the Indians and Triple-A Columbus. He opened 2014 in Cleveland’s starting rotation, going 1-4 with a 5.53 ERA in his first eight starts.

Salazar soared through the system in 2013 and started Cleveland’s wild-card playoff game against Tampa Bay.

Indians pitchers and catcher are scheduled to report to Goodyear, Arizona on Feb. 18.

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