MLB suspends Guardians prospect over alleged age fraud
Major League Baseball has suspended a Dominican prospect after investigators found his age and identity were falsified, according to reports.
Major League Baseball has suspended a Dominican prospect tied to the Cleveland Guardians after uncovering an alleged scheme to misstate his age and identity, according to reports on Friday. The case involved a player once viewed as a major signing target.
ESPN reported that the plot included a fabricated death as part of efforts to support the false identity. CBS Sports said the player was presented as several years younger than he really is.
Yahoo Sports reported that Cleveland had agreed to a $2.8 million deal with the player before the discrepancies came to light. The reports did not say how long the suspension will last.
The player had been considered one of the more notable prospects from the Dominican Republic before the alleged fraud was uncovered.
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