Jeurys Familia has received permission from the New York Mets to pitch in the Dominican Winter League for the Gigantes del Cibao. Familia last pitched in the Dominican League back in 2013 when he made six appearances for Gigantes.
The Gigantes del Cibao are currently in first place with the regular season ending on December 21. Familia is expected to start pitching during the playoffs which start on December 26.
Familia, 27, led Major League Baseball and set a Mets franchise record with 51 saves in 2016 to go along with a 2.55 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in 78 games.
The Mets closer has been in the news this offseason because of legal issues after being arrested on October 31 on a simple assault charge that involved his wife. His wife, Bianca Rivas, has expressed that she would like the charge dropped, but the prosecutor can continue with the case if they choose too.
Familia is due back in court on December 15.
