Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Mets outfielder Khalil Lee has been named in a warrant by Syracuse police for “criminal obstruction of breath,” a charge often associated with domestic incidents. Lee has also been named in a lawsuit by his former partner, who accuses him of physical and verbal abuse.
In the lawsuit, the alleged victim states that Lee assaulted her by kicking her, pulling her hair, and choking her during an argument last May when Lee was playing for the Syracuse Mets. An arrest warrant for Lee was signed on August 10, 2022, and the lawsuit alleges that Major League Baseball was notified of the charge. Lee continued to appear for the Syracuse Mets throughout the end of their season on September 28.
According to SNY’s Andy Martino, MLB has an open investigation into the allegations.
Major League Baseball has an open investigation into the allegations of assault against Khalil Lee, who is on the Mets' 40-man roster, I am told.
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) February 1, 2023
The Mets released the following statement about the allegations against Lee:
“The Mets immediately notified MLB upon becoming aware of the allegations. We will fully comply with MLB’s policy and cannot comment until the completion of the league’s investigative process.”
Lee has appeared in 13 games over two seasons with the Mets, including two games last June. He is currently on the Mets 40-man roster. The Mets acquired Lee from the Royals in a three-team trade in February of 2021.
