Yankees clubhouse incident led Domingo Germán to enter alcohol abuse treatment center: report

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New details have emerged about what led the New York Yankees to place Domingo Germán on the restricted list Wednesday as he entered an inpatient treatment center for alcohol abuse. 

According to SNY’s Andy Martino, Germán "grew belligerent" inside the Yankees’ clubhouse Tuesday night, and "witnesses determined that Germán was under the influence of alcohol."

There was no mention of an altercation, but Germán "did not appear in control of his emotions."

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Domingo Germán of the New York Yankees walks to the dugout in the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre May 16, 2023, in Toronto.  (Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

The report added the Yankees handled the situation internally, without MLB stepping in. 

The Yankees and Germán's agent, Dan Lozano, did not immediately answer a request for comment. 

"I don’t want to go into any details," GM Brian Cashman noted Tuesday during a news conference. "I just know that, obviously, the steps that are being taken today by Domingo are very important and necessary. And hopefully it can be a game-changer." 

Cashman added that Germán is not expected to return this season.

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"He is a sweetheart of a guy. So, when you see something that has now affected his livelihood and his life and you know how serious it is, it is very sad for someone that’s very talented," manager Aaron Boone said. 

"In some way, this goes back years. I mean, I think all of us can probably have someone in our life that we can relate to. It’s always an ongoing battle. So, I don’t