FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Former World Series MVP Manny Ramirez, a colorful slugger who abruptly retired from the Rays this year amid allegations of banned substance use, is facing criminal prosecution on charges that he slapped his wife during an argument Monday.
Ramirez, 39, could get up to a year in jail if convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery charges. He was released on $2,500 bail Tuesday after spending the night in the Broward County Jail, with little to say to a knot of waiting reporters.
“No thanks,” Ramirez said when asked for comment. “Let me see, where’s my family?”
Ramirez hopped into a white Cadillac Escalade driven by his sister and was whisked away.
Footnotes.
Third baseman Kevin Youkilis, who missed three games with bursitis in his left hip and a sports hernia, returned to Boston’s lineup, but the Red Sox lost designated hitter David Ortiz to back spasms.
• The Marlins released outfielder Mike Cameron, who batted .238 with six homers and 18 RBIs after he was acquired from the Red Sox in early July.
• The Yankees placed backup catcher Francisco Cervelli on the 15-day disabled list because of a concussion.
• Outfielder Michael Cuddyer (wrist) and designated hitter Jason Kubel (foot) returned to the Twins’ lineup at Kansas City, but first baseman Justin Morneau returned to Minneapolis because of undisclosed family matters.
• Right-hander Chris Carpenter signed a $21 million, two-year contract that will keep him with the Cardinals until at least 2013.
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