San Diego Padres pitcher Jose Torres, arrested in December on charges that stemmed from a domestic violence incident involving his wife, was suspended Friday by Major League Baseball for the rest of the season.
Torres, 24, has been on the restricted list since Feb. 12.
He was arrested Dec. 23 in Phoenix after an incident in which, according to court records, he brandished a weapon and punched a hole in a door.
Torres was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, criminal damage and making threats or intimidation. The case has been delayed several times. According to the Maricopa County website, three of the charges have been dismissed. Charges of assault with a deadly weapon and criminal damage are pending.
A player cannot be released while serving a suspension.
The left-handed Torres appeared in 62 games in 2017, second-most by a Padres pitcher. He was set to compete for a spot in the bullpen.
