MLB keeps Jays' Osuna out another week in wake of assault charge

Major League Baseball has extended Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna's administrative leave to May 21 in the aftermath of an assault charge.

The league announced the extension for Osuna's leave on Monday. The original seven-day leave was set to expire on Tuesday after news came out about the charge by Toronto Police on May 8.

Blue Jays, fans react to Roberto Osuna's assault charge

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Toronto Blue Jays closer was arrested and charged Tuesday morning with assault, according to police.

The leave, which is not considered discipline by MLB, is a seven-day period that gives the league time to investigate. But the league does have the option to extend or shorten the leave.

Major League Baseball and the Players Association agreed on a domestic violence policy in 2015. It allows the league to discipline a player for an alleged domestic violence incident regardless of whether it results in a trial.

Osuna's first court date has been set for June 18.

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Roberto Osuna's arrest brings attention on an issue sports leagues have struggled with.