CHICAGO — Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro said he is pleased that prosecutors have decided not to file charges against him over an alleged sexual assault.
Castro said before Saturday’s game against the Reds that he’s “happy it’s over.” He says the allegations made it tough to play every day.
Cook County prosecutors said Friday they would not file charges.
State’s attorney spokeswoman Sally Daly said police and prosecutors reviewing the case found insufficient evidence to charge the 21-year-old. His attorneys have said the allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman last fall are baseless.
Castro was chosen for the all-star team last year in his first full major-league season when he batted .307.
Footnotes. The Phillies placed Cliff Lee on the 15-day disabled list after he strained a muscle in his left side during Wednesday’s 10-inning performance at San Francisco. … The Diamondbacks placed right-hander Daniel Hudson on the 15-day DL with a right shoulder impingement. … The Yankees shut down right-hander Michael Pineda after he felt weakness in his shoulder during an extended spring training game.
