Mike Clevinger a full participant at spring training as MLB domestic violence probe continues

Despite an ongoing investigation by Major League Baseball into domestic violence allegations against him, pitcher Mike Clevinger arrived at Chicago White Sox camp on Wednesday and will be allowed to take part in all spring training activities.

The allegations against Clevinger surfaced last month after the mother of one of his children accused him of physical and emotional abuse toward herself and her child.

White Sox general manager Rick Hahn told reporters the team’s “only option” was to allow Clevinger to report while awaiting results of Major League Baseball's investigation into the allegations.

Hahn told reporters Wednesday the team had no way of knowing about the allegations “without someone being in violation” of the domestic abuse policy's confidentiality clause when the White Sox signed Clevinger to a one-year, $12 million deal last month.

A major league source tells The Athletic that administrative leave is typically used when new information surfaces, which is not the case in this situation since the investigation dates back to last summer, when Clevinger was pitching for the San Diego Padres.

According to MLB's domestic violence policy, the commissioner's office is solely responsible for administering discipline in such cases, unless it transfers that authority to the team.

Until a ruling is issued, Clevinger and the White Sox will move forward as they wait.

Entering his seventh MLB season, Clevinger has a 51-30 career record and 3.39 ERA with Cleveland and San Diego.

Contributing: The Associated Press

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Mike Clevinger arrives at White Sox camp despite MLB investigation