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ESPN -- The Minnesota Twins called off the induction of Chuck Knoblauch into their Hall of Fame after he was arrested for allegedly assaulting his ex-wife.
The team was slated to honor the 1991 Rookie of the Year and four-time All-Star on Aug. 23 at Target Field.
The Twins' president said the decision was made "in light of recent news reports" and after "direct communication" with Knoblauch.
"There are no plans to reschedule," Twins President Dave St. Peter said. "I suppose over time this could be revisited, but at this time from the Twins' organization perspective, we currently have no intent to reschedule."
Knoblauch, 46, divorced Cheri Knoblauch in 2012.
He was convicted of hitting a previous wife in 2010 and sentenced to a year of probation.
"I strongly had the belief that he was in a different place and that he had made amends and was looking forward to being a better husband and a better dad," St. Peter said. "Obviously we need to see what transpires, but it's disappointing, to say the least."
Knoblauch was released after posting $10,000 bond. He is due in court on July 30.
The team was slated to honor the 1991 Rookie of the Year and four-time All-Star on Aug. 23 at Target Field.
The Twins' president said the decision was made "in light of recent news reports" and after "direct communication" with Knoblauch.
"There are no plans to reschedule," Twins President Dave St. Peter said. "I suppose over time this could be revisited, but at this time from the Twins' organization perspective, we currently have no intent to reschedule."
Knoblauch, 46, divorced Cheri Knoblauch in 2012.
He was convicted of hitting a previous wife in 2010 and sentenced to a year of probation.
"I strongly had the belief that he was in a different place and that he had made amends and was looking forward to being a better husband and a better dad," St. Peter said. "Obviously we need to see what transpires, but it's disappointing, to say the least."
Knoblauch was released after posting $10,000 bond. He is due in court on July 30.
