David Ortiz: Don't Judge Jose Reyes
BOSTON (CBS) --- David Ortiz is in his final MLB season, but he's not shying away from some controversial topics.
Last November, Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes was arrested for allegedly grabbing his wife's throat and slamming her into a glass door. Consequently, the 32-year-old was placed on paid leave by MLB as he heads to trial for the domestic abuse charge.
Commissioner Rob Manfred is expected to rule on Reyes as well as Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman and Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig this week under the league's newly implemented domestic violence policy.
Ortiz decided to chime in on the situation, stating that he has Reyes' back.
"I know Jose well. Jose is not a troublemaker. He's a good guy,'' Ortiz told USA Today. "That's not the Jose I know. He's a good kid. But people are going crazy and want to judge him.
Ortiz added: "We're not perfect. We all make mistakes. That's no excuse, but people are judging him without knowing everything. It was something that got out of control, but only he and his wife know exactly what happened. People already are making a judgement on him.
"I just don't think that's fair. Give him a chance."