Mets’ Khalil Lee accused of assaulting, choking ex-girlfriend

[Edgy MD]

Lee was pretty much hanging on to the edge of the roster when this story broke, so he was quite possibly the next up to be DFA'd whether or not the transaction is related to the report.

[nymr83]

Edgy MD wrote: Lee was pretty much hanging on to the edge of the roster when this story broke, so he was quite possibly the next up to be DFA'd whether or not the transaction is related to the report.

I would say the transaction is 99.9999999999% likely to be based solely on the allegations. He was arguably still the best plan in the organization for a prolonged Nimmo absense

[Gwreck]

=nymr83 post_id=117903 time=1675865657 user_id=54]I would say the transaction is 99.9999999999% likely to be based solely on the allegations. He was arguably

[Edgy MD]

Abraham Almonte, D.J. Stewart, Lorenzo Cedrola, and Tim Locastro have also demonstrated capability.

[A Boy Named Seo]

Edgy MD wrote: Lee was pretty much hanging on to the edge of the roster when this story broke, so he was quite possibly the next up to be DFA'd whether or not the transaction is related to the report. I would say the transaction is 99.9999999999% likely to be based solely on the allegations. He was arguably still the best plan in the organization for a prolonged Nimmo absense

Why? His 692 OPS at AAA last year didn't scream "Khalil Lee is the answer!!!" And Pham is the next guy up in the case of anyone's extended absence. If it's Nimmo out hurt, Canha (or maybe Marte) would see lots of CF. It very likely wouldn't have been Khalil Lee getting all the ABs anyway.

[Benjamin Grimm]

I think it was more likely that Lee would have had a shot at Marte's job after he aged out. But that's a few years off and the Mets will have time to cultivate other options between now and then. They certainly didn't have all of their eggs in Lee's basket.

[Edgy MD]

I know a Met, a Met called Tommy

Tommy Pham!

I hope he can swing the salami

Wham! Bam!

But he hasn't shown me his game

Oh no

Not me



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[G-Fafif]

Lee cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Syracuse.

[Fman99]

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Lee cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Syracuse.

[nymr83]

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Lee cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Syracuse.

[Lefty Specialist]

I'm guessing that Pete Alonso has a better chance of playing center field this year than Khalil Lee does.

[G-Fafif]

From DiComo:

News: MLB's investigation of Khalil Lee is ongoing, but the league has approved of him reporting to Minor League camp on March 2. Lee is under investigation for an alleged domestic incident in Syracuse last summer.

[Benjamin Grimm]

NJ.com wrote: Lee kicked her in the thigh causing her to fall down, her lawsuit claims. ... After Lee called her ugly, (the victim) slapped Lee in the face and walked away, she says. Lee then grabbed (the victim's) box braids and “yanked her backward” causing her to hit the kitchen island, she alleges. (The victim) felt Lee's hand around her neck but could not breathe or speak to tell him to let her go, she claims. After around 10 to 15 seconds, Lee let go and pushed (the victim) away from him. According to the report, the ex-girlfriend went to a hotel and photographed her bruises. She went to the police the next day and filed a report. An arrest warrant was issued in August, charging Lee with criminal obstruction of breath, a misdemeanor. Syracuse.com reports “the lawsuit alleges that a Major League Baseball counsel has been notified of the charge.”

Full article: https://www.nj.com/sports/2023/02/mets-have-new-plan-for-outfielder-accused-of-assaulting-ex-girlfriend.htmlMets have new plan for outfielder accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend

[Edgy MD]

I don't see anything in that piece to suggest that the Mets have decided to "hold everything," or that they have a "new plan" for Lee.



I didn't even get that there was much of an "everything" to hold, or an "old plan" to update.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Yeah, the only real "change" I can see is that he had been on the 40-man roster but now he's not. He's still in the organization, and he'll still play for the Mets if a time comes when he appears to be their best option. No change there.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

He's been uninvited to big league camp

[Edgy MD]

Hold everything!!



(Got a source?)

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

Some Guy On The Internet

[nymr83]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: NJ.com wrote: Lee kicked her in the thigh causing her to fall down, her lawsuit claims. ... After Lee called her ugly, (the victim) slapped Lee in the face and walked away, she says. Lee then grabbed (the victim's) box braids and “yanked her backward” causing her to hit the kitchen island, she alleges. (The victim) felt Lee's hand around her neck but could not breathe or speak to tell him to let her go, she claims. After around 10 to 15 seconds, Lee let go and pushed (the victim) away from him. According to the report, the ex-girlfriend went to a hotel and photographed her bruises. She went to the police the next day and filed a report. An arrest warrant was issued in August, charging Lee with criminal obstruction of breath, a misdemeanor. Syracuse.com reports “the lawsuit alleges that a Major League Baseball counsel has been notified of the charge.” Full article: https://www.nj.com/sports/2023/02/mets-have-new-plan-for-outfielder-accused-of-assaulting-ex-girlfriend.htmlMets have new plan for outfielder accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend

The story, and one of the ones it links to, claim that Lee faces federal charges - but it doesn't explain that assertion at all - why would federal charges be in play here? I don't see anything in the limited information out there that would shed any light on that.

[MFS62]

He didn't show up for his court appearance.

A New York Mets prospect angered a Syracuse judge last week by not showing up for a scheduled court appearance. The player's lawyer tried to explain the circumstances behind the player's absence but the judge didn't agree. When told that Mets' minor leaguer, Khalil Lee was in Florida at Spring Training, City Court Judge Ann Magnarelli responded, "I don't care that he is a Syracuse Mets player," according to Anne Hayes of syracuse.com. The court appearance stems from a May 7, 2022 incident where Lee is accused of domestic violence by an ex-girlfriend.

https://wibx950.com/ixp/78/p/mets-prospect-a-court-no-show-syracuse-judge-threatens-warrant/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referralhttps://wibx950.com/ixp/78/p/mets-prospect-a-court-no-show-syracuse-judge-threatens-warrant/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral



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[kcmets]

Probably not the best strategy, blowing off a court appearance...

[A Boy Named Seo]

The article linked in the original post (below) has a bit more info and it sounds like Lee might have a shitty attorney who gave him shitty advice OR Lee just went to spring training and told his lawyer to handle it. Either way, bad bad bad bad. Also this:

Magnarelli asked if Tedd thought his client would agree to plea to the criminal obstruction of breath in exchange for a probation sentence. Tedd said that he would advise Lee not to take the plea so that he would not have a misdemeanor on his criminal record. Tedd pointed out that Lee had no criminal history and has never been accused of domestic violence in the past. “He is 25 years old,” the judge responded, “Let's hope not.”

A plea avoids jail time but obviously puts his job in very big jeopardy. I guess Lee is denying it? I haven't a comment from him anywhere.



https://www.syracuse.com/crime/2023/03/syracuse-judge-issues-warrant-for-mets-player-i-dont-care-hes-at-spring-training.htmlhttps://www.syracuse.com/crime/2023/03/syracuse-judge-issues-warrant-for-mets-player-i-dont-care-hes-at-spring-training.html

[Edgy MD]

I could be wrong, but I would guess that his union would likely be advising him here as well.

[A Boy Named Seo]

Could be. I might guess a union would tell him to keep his yap shut until investigations are done, but failure to appear would seem like bad advice wherever it came from?



Next court date is April 14 with a AAA Syracuse game scheduled a couple hours away in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Don't skip court for BP, Khalil.

[nymr83]

A Boy Named Seo wrote: Could be. I might guess a union would tell him to keep his yap shut until investigations are done, but failure to appear would seem like bad advice wherever it came from? Next court date is April 14 with a AAA Syracuse game scheduled a couple hours away in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Don't skip court for BP, Khalil.

I suppose we'll know where the bad advise/idea came from when we see if there is a new attorney on April 14th.



"oh yeah go skip the appearance to play baseball, let the judge know you are a stereotypical athlete who thinks you are too good for the rules, I'll cover for you bro!" doesn't sound like great legal advise.

[Edgy MD]

I feel pretty certain that his failure to appear was not due to bad advice, but rather foolishness and wishful thinking.