Mets launch Khalil Lee for ‘baseball-related’ causes after ex-girlfriend made choking allegation

Khalil Lee’s time with the Mets is over.

The crew launched the 24-year-old outfielder on Sunday, The Put up confirmed.

Lee, who was with Triple-A Syracuse, had been designated for project and faraway from the 40-man roster in February whereas underneath MLB investigation involving allegations that he assaulted his former girlfriend in Might 2022, whereas additionally taking part in for Syracuse.

He was accused in a lawsuit of choking the woman and kicking her to the bottom.

Lee remained with the group after clearing waivers in February and was signed to a minor league contract.

He struggled in 21 video games with Syracuse this season, with a .621 OPS in 77 plate appearances.

A supply stated the choice to chop ties with Lee was “baseball-related.”

Lee appeared in 13 video games with the Mets from 2021 to 2022 and went 2-for-20 with a homer, a double and 13 strikeouts.