The Chicago Cubs have released 18-year-old Josefrailin Alcntara as Dominican police are seeking him in a murder case over a money dispute.
Police in the Dominican Republic are searching for a former Chicago Cubs minor leaguer suspected of shooting a man dead in a money dispute.
Josefrailin Alcántara, an 18-year-old outfielder who signed with the Cubs for a $500,000 bonus in January 2022, is being sought over the killing of Darwin Díaz Valerio.Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know.
Pérez Valerio said there was an altercation between Alcántara and Díaz Valerio, which caused a gun shot wounding Alcántara's hand. The outfielder then fired two shots against the victim, Pérez Valerio said.Chicago Baseball
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