Mets Closer Jeurys Familia Suspended for 15 games

New York Mets closer RHP Jeurys Familia has been suspended for 15 games without for violating Major League Baseball's domestic violence policies. Familia will be eligible to return on April 20th against the Philadelphia Phillies. He will be losing 18 days of pay that will cost him over $730,000. Familia will be making donations to charity and speak to rookies on domestic violence as part of his punishment in addition to completing 12 90 minute counseling sessions in the offseason.