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Mets star Rodriguez released from jail, suspended by team

Published 1:09 pm Thursday, August 12, 2010

NEW YORK — Suspended New York Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez has been released without bail and told to stay away from his father-in-law while facing charges he assaulted the man.

Rodriguez appeared at a Queens courthouse on Thursday afternoon. Earlier in the day, he was suspended by the team for two days.

Rodriguez was charged with third-degree assault after a scuffle at Citi Field following Wednesday night’s game.

The star pitcher did not enter a plea.