MLB Has Already Placed Phillies OF Odubel Herrera on Administrative Leave

The MLB isn't beating around the bush with Odubel Herrera.

Less than 24 hours after the Philadelphia Phillies outfielder was arrested for domestic violence, the league announced that it has placed him on administrative leave.

MLB announces that it has placed Odúbel Herrera on administrative leave, pursuant to Major League Baseball’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy. Herrera arrested in Atlantic City last night.
— Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) May 28, 2019

Herrera was arrested in Atlantic City on Monday night after an alleged violent incident between him and his 20-year-old girlfriend.

The swift decision to place him on administrative leave is a clear sign that the league is taking the situation seriously.

Philadelphia's center fielder could be out for as many as seven days while the league determines the nature of the situation and the best course of action. It's possible that the league could extend this period past seven days if need be.

Major League Baseball has placed Odúbel Herrera on administrative leave, according to a source. League officials are investigating Monday’s domestic violence incident.
— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) May 28, 2019

The 27-year-old Herrera is still under contract for the next two seasons at an average annual cost of $8.5 million following the conclusion of the 2019 campaign.

While Herrera waits on the bench, Scott Kingery is expected to take over his spot in the lineup.