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MLB General Discussion (Official Thread)

Phillies OF Herrera arrested in domestic case, put on leave

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Philadelphia Phillies' Odubel Herrera reacts to the swing and miss during the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Friday, May 17, 2019, in Philadelphia. Phillies won 5-4. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Herrera was arrested Monday night on an assault charge at the Golden Nugget Casino.

Police say they were called on a report of a domestic assault and found a 20-year-old woman ''with visible signs of injury to her arms and neck,'' which they said were caused by Herrera, whom they described as her boyfriend.

The 27-year-old, whose full name is David Odubel Herrera, was released on a summons pending a future court date.

The Phillies issued a statement Tuesday saying they were taking the matter seriously and support the joint agreement between the league and players' union covering domestic violence.

''This morning we were made aware of an alleged incident involving Odubel Herrera,'' the statement read. ''Upon receiving this information, we immediately reported the incident to Major League Baseball, which has informed us that Herrera has been placed on administrative leave.''

The leave was effective Tuesday and can last up to seven days. In previous MLB investigations, the length of the administrative leave frequently has been extended while the probe continues.

The center fielder is hitting .222 with 1 home run and 16 RBIs in 39 games this season.

The Phillies did not play on Memorial Day.

When Atlantic City police officers arrived at the casino at 8:33 p.m., they saw the 20-year-old Philadelphia woman speaking with security officers. ''The victim had visible signs of injury to her arms and neck that was sustained after being assaulted by her boyfriend, David Odubel Herrera, during a dispute,'' police said, adding that the woman declined medical treatment.

Herrera was arrested without incident in his hotel room. It could not immediately be determined if he has hired a lawyer who could comment on his behalf.

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2019 MLB DRAFT: FIRST ROUND ANALYSIS


ORIOLES
Pick: C Adley Rutschman, Oregon State

Rutschman is the consensus No. 1 prospect in the 2019 draft. He's a switch-hitter with power and patience, and outstanding defensive chops that make it easy to believe he will remain behind the plate long-term. The only knock against him is his speed, or lack thereof. Ruthschman is the complete package, and that includes the leadership skills teams look for in top draft picks.

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ROYALS
Pick: SS Bobby Witt Jr., Colleyville Heritage HS (Texas)

Bobby Sr. spent 16 years in the big leagues as an inning-eating starter. Bobby Jr. is a power-hitting shortstop with five-tool potential. He uses the entire field, steals bases, and is an asset defensively at shortstop. Witt has struggled at times against elite competition in showcase events, but the overall tools package points to a future star on the middle of the diamond.

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WHITE SOX
Pick: 1B Andrew Vaughn, California

Until now, a right-handed hitting/right-handed throwing college first baseman had never been drafted in the top five picks. Vaughn has the special bat necessary to make that historically weak profile work, however. He is an outstanding pure hitter with an excellent approach and big power potential. While he is solid enough defensively at first base, Vaughn is close to a bat-only player.

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MARLINS
Pick: OF J.J. Bleday, Vanderbilt

Bleday has been the best player at a powerhouse college program for two years now, plus he starred against elite competition in the Cape Cod League last summer. He's a four-tool player who is only missing above-average speed. Bleday has big power and bat speed from the left side, and a strong arm that should allow him to become an above-average defensive right fielder.

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TIGERS
Pick: OF Riley Greene, Hagerty HS (Florida)

Greene is regarded as the top pure hitter in the prep ranks this year. He's hit everywhere he's played, including against top competition in showcase events. He has a quick lefty swing and an excellent approach, and he's still growing into power. What position will Greene play long-term? That's more up in the air. He may be relegated to left field defensively. His bat will carry him.

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PADRES
Pick: SS C.J. Abrams, Blessed Trinity Catholic HS (Georgia)

One of the best pure athletes in the draft class, Abrams is a burner who projects to be an impact leadoff hitter. He has sneaky pop, but knows his game and focuses on making contact and using his legs to create havoc. Abrams will likely remain at shortstop for the time being. There is some thought he fits best at second base or even center field, where he could really use his legs.

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REDS
Pick: LHP Nick Lodolo, TCU

The consensus top pitching prospect in the 2019 draft was the highest unsigned pick in the 2016 draft -- Lodolo declined to sign with the Pirates as the 41st overall pick out of high school. He's a big (6-foot-6, 185 lbs.) southpaw with a quality fastball/slider/changeup combination and good strike-throwing ability. Lodolo's frame gives him some rare projection for a college arm.

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RANGERS
Pick: 3B Josh Jung, Texas Tech

Jung is one of the more well-rounded offensive players in the college ranks. While he has a controlled approach at the plate with his right-handed swing, Jung is a below average runner but overall he's reasonably athletic and should be able to stay at third base. While at Texas Tech, Jung was a first-team Freshman All-American and a second-team All American as a sophomore. Although Jung's numbers dipped during his junior season, scouts are still comfortable with the notion that Jung can be an above-average major-league hitter in the future.

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BRAVES
Pick: C Shea Langeliers, Baylor

A broken hamate bone in his left hand threw a wrench into Langeliers' draft season. When healthy, he showed a nice right-handed swing with power potential, and he is arguably the best defensive catcher in Division I. The injury lowered his draft stock and makes him a potential steal. Langeliers would be the clear cut No. 1 catcher in most non-Rutschman draft classes. Atlanta received this pick as compensation for failing to sign 2018 first rounder Carter Stewart.

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GIANTS
Pick: OF Hunter Bishop, Arizona State

After hitting 10 home runs combined his freshman and sophomore years, a small mechanical change helped Bishop unlock his power as a junior, and he went into last week with 22 homers in 51 games. There is some swing and miss in his game, but Bishop has big power and enough defensive skills to remain in center field for the time being. He is the younger brother of Mariners outfielder Braden Bishop.

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