Colorado Rockies and Ex-Mets shortstop Jose Reyes has been arrested and charged over allegedly assaulting his wife in a Hawaii hotel room, police said Tuesday. It appears the altercation ensued when Mrs. Reyes disagreed with a fan who claimed that Reyes was a better shortstop than Derek Jeter. Mrs. Reyes replied that not only was Mr. Jeter a better shortstop but he was much better in bed.
The Maui County Police department said Reyes' and his wife were involved "in an argument that turned physical and resulted in injuries" at the Four Seasons Resort in Maui on the afternoon of Oct 31.
"Mrs. Reyes was treated by medics at the scene and later transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for further treatment," the force said in a statement Tuesday.
It said Reyes, 32, was arrested and charged with abuse of a family member. The player posted $1,000 bail and was released, according to police, who added that Reyes also was issued a warning citation not to have any contact with his wife for three days.
News of Reyes' arrest was first reported by NBC affiliate KHNL, which said the shortstop's wife suffered thigh, neck and wrist injuries. Sources told KHNL that Reyes' wife, Katherine, told officers the four-time All Stargrabbed her throat and shoved her into a glass balcony door at the luxury resort. The Four Seasons Maui declined to comment, citing guest privacy.
