SANTO DOMINGO – Authorities in the Dominican Republic are opening an investigation into allegations Minnesota Twins slugger Miguel Sanó participated in the kidnapping and assault of a man, prosecutors said Thursday.
The Twins, however, said they were told Sanó was cleared of the accusations.Sanó, who signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Twins in January, denies the allegations and has said he is being blackmailed.
The player appeared Thursday at a hearing in the Prosecutor’s Office in his hometown of San Pedro de Macorís. The hearing was called so the sides could present their versions of events and seek a conciliation, but none was reached.