Josh Hamilton will not be suspended by MLB for violating his treatment program by the commissioner, an arbitrator ruled on Friday.
Hamilton suffered a relapse earlier this year — reportedly involving cocaine — and self-reported it to MLB.
MLB issued the following statement today regarding Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton: pic.twitter.com/FSDjHF4TyZ
— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) April 3, 2015
The Angels will be on the hook for his entire salary, which is $83 million over the next three seasons.