Blue Jays, MLB 'sever ties' with Roberto Alomar after sexual misconduct allegations

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Alomar number will be removed from the Level of Excellence at the Rogers Centre and the banner celebrating his Hall of Fame selection will be taken down

Former Toronto Blue Jays Roberto Alomar during a media availability before the Back2Back 25th Anniversary Reunion Dinner held at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto, Ont. on Tuesday October 23, 2018.Roberto Alomar, the Hall of Famer who won two World Series with the Toronto Blue Jays, has been effectively booted from Major League Baseball after an investigation into an allegation of sexual misconduct dating to 2014.

The Blue Jays said they agreed with the decision and, based on their review of the findings, “they are severing all ties with Alomar, effectively immediately.” His number will be removed from the Level of Excellence at the Rogers Centre and the banner celebrating his Hall of Fame selection will be taken down.

Alomar posted a statement on social media saying he was “disappointed” and “surprised” by the findings. “My hope is that this allegation can be heard in a venue that will allow me to address the accusation directly.”

 

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Guilty before proven innocent

No one wants to talk about the Kelowna Groper.

Sad. I wonder whatever happened to innocent until proven guilty. Not saying something didn't happen but would like to have solid evidence. What if he just casually flirted with someone and they took offence or something like that?

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