WASHINGTON - Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro has been placed on leave after what Major League Baseball is describing as a "domestic violence" incident.
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The league declined to provide specifics on the incident, or whether criminal charges had been filed.
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The policy is part of the league’s Joint MLB-MLBPA Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy.
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