SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) – In his first public comments since a domestic violence complaint was filed against New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia, general manager Sandy Alderson said the team already was likely to seek bullpen help before the legal problem surfaced last week.
A complaint in municipal court in Fort Lee, New Jersey, dated Oct. 31 alleged the All-Star pitcher caused “bodily injury to another.” A hearing is scheduled for Nov. 14.
“Obviously, we were extremely disappointed and frankly shocked at the allegations,” Alderson said Monday at the major league general managers meeting. “Of course, he hasn’t had a hearing yet and so the facts are to be determined.”
Alderson termed it “not just an unfortunate situation, but a sad one for him and his family.”
The 27-year-old Familia led the majors with a franchise-record 51 saves this year and has 94 over the past two seasons for the Mets.