The MLB pitcher formerly known as Fausto Carmona is coming back
CLEVELAND -- Roberto Hernandez, formerly known as Fausto Carmona, has successfully acquired his visa to return to the United States and will join the team in Cleveland on Sunday. Hernandez will address the media on Sunday morning and throw for the coaching staff before beginning a Minor League assignment.
The league announced Saturday that Hernandez will have to serve a three-week suspension for engaging in age and identity fraud, making him eligible to return to Cleveland's active roster on Aug. 11. Hernandez was arrested on Jan. 19 outside the United States consulate in Santo Domingo, D.R., while attempting to renew his visa so he could join the team for Spring Training.
Cleveland had hoped to avoid a suspension when they worked with Hernandez to restructure his contract during Spring Training. Hernandez, who is three years older than his listed age of 28, agreed to give up a significant amount of money in the restructured contract.
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One of the more bizarre baseball stories of the year, IMO. Hernandez has been pitching at the team's baseball academy in the Dominican Republic and was able to work up to five innings and 75 pitches before returning to the U.S.
