Minnesota Twins Star Arrested In Dominican Republic: Reports

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins are investigating after reports surfaced that All-Star third baseman Miguel Sano was arrested in the Dominican Republic Sunday morning.

Sano, 25, is a native of the Dominican Republic. He returned to the country after the Twins finished their season last week.

According to the Star Tribune, Dominican Republic newspaper El Nuevo Diario reported that a police officer suffered a fractured leg in an incident involving Sano. The officer reportedly told Sano to stop at a checkpoint, but Sano continued driving and ran the officer over.

Diario Libre, another media outlet, reported that Sano was arrested and later released, promising to return to the police station Monday morning. Sano said he was willing to pay for medical expenses for the officer, according to the website.

Santo Domingo News published a photo purporting to show the officer after he was hospitalized, with his left leg in a cast.

The Twins released a statement saying they are aware of the reports and "are still gathering information."

Photo: Miguel Sano #22 of the Minnesota Twins throws out Brandon Guyer #6 of the Cleveland Indians at first base during the third inning at Progressive Field on August 6, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians defeated the Twins 10-0. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)