Wetteland was first charged with the crimes more than three years ago. Wetteland subsequently joined the Rangers in 1997. In her spare time, she fosters kittens and drinks too much coffee. Released on Nov. 9, 2006 after being incarcerated for almost seven months. He also coached and taught Bible classes at Argyles Liberty Christian School in 2007 and 2008. Wetteland pitched 12 seasons in the major leagues for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, and the Texas Rangers. Departed Yankees: Granted free. He was 48-45 with a 2.93 earned run average in a 12-season career that also included stints with the Dodgers and the Expos. Wettelands trial is expected to begin later this year, according to the Denton Record-Chronicle. Wetteland spent the final four years of his career in Texas. In a probable cause affidavit filed on Jan. 15, 2019, the victim alleged that between the ages of 4 and 6, from October 2004 to October 2006, three separate assaults took place in Denton County. Offense: Arrested at a bowling alley in Greeley, Colo., on Oct 5. Offense: Arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Dec. 28, 2007 on drunk driving and vehicular homicide charges. Obviously he couldn't drive when he was three. Retired on March 30, 2001. He retired after the 2000 season, and his 150 saves with the Rangers are still the most in franchise history. "I am currently resting safely at home.". Yankees stats: 3-8, 2.88 ERA, 122 games, 74 saves 125 IP, 94 hits, 45 runs, 40 ER, 15 HR, 35 BB, 135 K in two seasons (1995-96). time Former Rangers pitcher John Wetteland arrives in court Wetteland is accused of sexually abusing a young relative 3 times from 2004 to 2006. Wetteland, a three-time All-Star, is 15th on the career list with 330 saves. Business, Economics, and Finance. 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Career stats: .276 average, 4,237 AB, 568 runs, 1,171 hits, 229 doubles, 25 triples, 134 HR, 620 RBI, 267 BB, 575 K, 31 SB, 22 CS, .755 OPS, 1,276 games in 13 seasons with Chicago Cubs (1981-84), Cleveland Indians (1984-88), Yankees (1989-92) and San Francisco Giants (1996). Departed Yankees: Granted free agency on Oct. 30, 2011. Punishment: Pleaded guilty in August, 2018 and is awaiting sentencing. Wettelands lawyer, Derek Adame, said the accusations are based on a lie, which he said will be evident very quickly in the trial. She majored in investigative reporting at the University of Missouri-Columbia and has a passion for bringing readers in-depth, complex stories on injustices. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crim-abuse-charges. They have four children. John Wetteland, RHP Born: Aug. 21, 1966 (age 52). He retired after the 2000 season but stuck around to coach for a few years before spending time on the Washington Nationals and Seattle Mariners staffs. Offense: Arrested at his suburban Atlanta home at 1:30 a.m. on Dec. 25, 2012 on a battery charge after he allegedly dragged his wife down stairs, grabbed her neck and threatened to kill her. Wetteland was taken to Denton Regional Medical Center Thursday afternoon. News. The first time Wetteland sexually abused him, he said, he was confused. The mother initially did not report the crime. In all, we found nearly two dozen former Yankees plus one of their most-hyped prospects ever who were arrested at one point in their lives. Wetteland was indicted on three counts of that charge in March 2019. The 52-year-old. Career stats: .298 average, 8,102 AB, 1,676 runs, 2,415 hits, 344 doubles, 72 triples, 536 HR, 1,509 RBI, 1,733 BB, 1,710 K, 153 SB, 38 CS, .977 OPS, 2,401 games in 18 seasons with Yankees (1951-68). . Johns position is this is a false allegation, and we feel well be able to show that, Adame said. Offense: Arrested on June 24, 1996 after an unlicensed, loaded .357 Magnum pistol was found in his luggage while he was checking in for a Delta flight at JFK Airport in New York. So someone accused him of something that happened 15 years ago today? Yankees stats: .298 average, 8,102 AB, 1,676 runs, 2,415 hits, 344 doubles, 72 triples, 536 HR, 1,509 RBI, 1,733 BB, 1,710 K, 153 SB, 38 CS, .977 OPS, 2,401 games in 18 seasons (1951-68). Punishment: Pleaded guilty. Send tips via email or Twitter. DENTON, Texas (AP) John Wetteland is stunned by and innocent of charges accusing him of child sex abuse, said an attorney for the former All-Star and World Series MVP pitcher. Wetteland, 52, who was the 1996 World.. He failed to show up for his court hearing. Punishment: Sentenced to a drug treatment facility in Tampa, plus a suspended 18-month jail sentence with community control and then a year of probation. He had been inducted into the team's hall of fame in 2005. A mother of two children was killed after being ejected from her car, which had been struck by Leyritz's Ford Expedition. Even if Wettland is found not guilty everyone will remember this story whether is true or not. Joined Yankees: Traded by Montreal Expos to Yankees on April 5, 1995 for 1B/OF Fernando Seguignol and cash. Wetteland saved 150 games for the Rangers in four seasons, helping Texas to a pair of American League West crowns. Departed Yankees: Traded to Montreal Expos on Dec. 22, 1999 for RHP Jake Westbrook, LHP Ted Lilly and RHP Christian Parker. You can find Matthew Postins on Twitter @PostinsPostcard. All other sports including pro, high school and more! On cross examination from Derek Adame, one of Wettelands defense attorneys, the technology officer testified that the district could not know who wrote the letter, only that it was written on the accusers account. Released after serving nine months. He said he looked up to Wetteland and wanted to please him. Career stats: 117-160, 4.08 ERA, 582 games, 268 starts, 54 saves, 2,355.2 IP, 2,364 hits, 1,210 runs, 1,068 ER, 316 HR, 724 BB, 1,305 K in 15 seasons with Washington Senators (1955-60), Minnesota Twins (1961), Cleveland Indians (1962-64), Yankees (1964-66) and Philadelphia Phillies (1967). Wetteland pleaded not guilty and said the accusers account of sexual abuse is a lie. Five closers in the top-15 are in the Hall of Fame; Billy Wagner, who ranks sixth with 422 saves, appeared on 31.7% percent of Hall of Fame ballots last year. This story was originally published August 11, 2022 5:35 PM. Joined Yankees: Signed as amateur free agent on June 20, 1949. Punishment: Three years probation and 150 hours community service. Either way, again, let's hope that Wetteland gets the help he needs. Yankees pitching stats: 5-0, 5.52 ERA, 5 games, 4 starts, 31 IP, 40 hits, 22 runs, 19 ER, 1 HR, 16 BB, 5 K in four seasons (1920-21, 1930, 1933). Ex-Rangers pitcher John Wetteland on trial for child sex abuse - YouTube Jury selection began Monday in the trial for former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland. 1969, in Texas); she met John in 1988, while he played in college. After nearly a weeklong trial, Denton County jurors could not reach a decision in the case against former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland, who is accused of continuous sexual abuse of a child. Yankees stats: .250 average, 631 AB, 95 runs, 158 hits, 41 doubles, 3 triples, 27 HR, 92 RBI, 66 BB, 112 K, 23 SB, 11 CS, .798 OPS, 320 games in two seasons (2002-03). He was a bullpen coach for Frank Robinson on the Washington Nationals. He was invited to opening-day festivities in 2018, but was asked by club personnel to leave early in the day. What to watch the rest of this MLB offseason, The biggest winners and losers of this MLB offseason. An incident like this just proves that whether you are a doctor, janitor, school teacher, or a former major league pitcher, everyone has their own personal demons to deal with. He pitched for four teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers.A relief pitcher, Wetteland specialized as a closer, recording 330 saves during his career. Career stats: .289 average, 187 AB, 20 runs, 54 hits, 9 doubles, 1 triple, 3 HR, 12 RBI, 10 BB, 46 K, 3 SB, 2 CS, .721 OPS, 76 games in four seasons with Yankees (2015-17) and Cincinnati Reds (2018). John Wetteland, a former All-Star and World Series MVP, has been charged in Texas with continuous sex abuse of a child under age 14. Its the job he has loved from day one. Joined Yankees: 2006 draft, 1st round (41st overall). It said it was deadlocked and some jurors were unwilling to budge. The jurors asked how long they were expected to deliberate. Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of John Wetteland. Punishment: Pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one year probation, a $400 fine and loss of driver's license for 60 days. Maggie writes about public safety in the D-FW suburbs. His blood alcohol rate was .128, which exceeded Florida's .08 limit. Follow him on Twitter @RandyJMiller. Rivera has said he learned a lot about how to pitch from Wetteland . The 52-year-old allegedly abused a boy between the ages of 4 . At one point, the judge said she heard loud arguing coming from the deliberation room. Who knows what really happened at the Wetteland household Thursday afternoon. Departed Yankees: Granted free agency on Oct. 31, 2013. Various reports out of Dallas claim that Wettelands wife allegedly called police because Wetteland had a gun and was going to attempt suicide. This does not make any sense. Departed Yankees: Traded to Pittsburgh Pirates on July 31, 2006 for 1B/OF Craig Wilson. Punishment: Unknown following a guilty plea. Following his pitching career, Wetteland became the bullpen coach for the Washington Nationals, but was fired in 2006. Offense: Arrested in 2010 after allegedly assaulting his common-law wife. Obviously an elevated heart is the complete opposite of someone attempting suicide. Punishment: Pleaded guilty in a federal court and was sentenced to one-year probation. Offense: Arrested on June 6, 1973 by the FBI and charged with attempted extortion of $250,000 and threatening to bomb an Island Princess cruise ship that was headed from Los Angeles to Mexico with 850 passengers. He was the 1996 World Series MVP with the New York Yankees and then signed a four-year deal with the Rangers. Career stats: .264 average, 4,017 AB, 648 runs, 1,061 hits, 195 doubles, 16 doubles, 101 HR, 461 RBI, 510 BB, 676 K, 212 SB, 98 CS, .745 OPS, 1,204 games in 10 seasons with California Angels (1992-94), Detroit Tigers (1995-96), Los Angeles Dodgers (1996), Cleveland Indians (1997), New York Yankees (1997-99) and Texas Rangers (2000-01). ByeShea gave Bluehorseshoe 1 SBR Point(s) for this post. Wetteland was released from jail after posting a $25,000 bond. Former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland is set to face trial in a Denton County court this week for accusations of sexually assaulting a child. Punishment: Two years house arrest, followed by a year of probation and community service. Offense: Arrested in February 2017 in Cristobal, Dominican Republic for allegedly embezzling $6.3 million while he served as city mayor from 2010-16. Punishment: Hall was found guilty on June 16, 2009 and sentenced to 45 years in prison. It also brought back memories of other ex-Yankees who have had run-ins with the law. The Trophy Club resident was arrested in January 2019 on a charge of continuous sexual abuse of a child and was released on bond the same day. Bartonville is about 12 miles south of Denton. Joined Yankees: Signed as free agent on Feb. 21, 1991. How can you prove something that happened 15 years ago? The case against John Wetteland has been declared a mistrial. A grand jury indicted him on three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child that March. Which team will make a big move? How do Yankees plan to use DJ LeMahieu? Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com Joined Yankees: Traded by Toronto Blue Jays to Yankees on July 1, 2002 for LHP Scott Wiggins. Career stats: .273 average, 5,814 AB, 909 runs, 1,589 hits, 319 doubles, 49 triples, 271 HR, 860 RBI, 475 BB, 1,130 K, 229 SB, 92 CS, .815 OPS, 1,525 games in 13 seasons with Los Angeles Dodgers (1993-99), Toronto Blue Jays (2000-02), Yankees (2002-03), Arizona Diamondbacks (2003), Pittsburgh Pirates (2004), Anaheim Angels (2004) and Atlanta Braves (2005). Wetteland just finished his first season as Seattle's bullpen coach. Statistics for all 17 John Wetteland results: 63 yrs AVERAGE AGE 46% are in their 50s, while the average age is 63. Joined Yankees: Traded by Seattle Mariners to Yankees on Jan. 23, 2012 with RHP Vicente Campos for C Jesus Montero and RHP Hector Noesi. It was not immediately clear if prosecutors planned to retry the case. He was accused of abusing an adult relative when the relative was a child. A probable cause affidavit says Wetteland is accused of sexually assaulting a child who was known to him. He finished his MLB career with a record of 48-45 with 330 saves and a 2.93 ERA. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Wetteland joined the Rangers in 1997 and is a member of the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame. Offense: Charged with child sex abuse on Jan. 14, 2018 after an alleged victim claimed she was sexually assaulted from age 4-to-6 from October 2004 to October 2006, NBC Dallas-Forth Worth reported. Punishment: Three years probation, 250 hours of community service, anger management classes. Former Yankees pitcher John Wetteland will go to trial in March of 2020 after he was charged with alleged aggravated sexual assault of a child, according to the Dallas Morning News. Twenty years after throwing his final pitch in the Major Leagues, John Wetteland now faces the trial of his life. Wetteland was elected to the Rangers Hall of Fame in 2005 and held a coaching and front office position with the team in the early 2000s. Let's not discuss the cat. Offense: Arrested for reckless driving in Florida on Feb. 10, 1989 after being pulled over following a 15-mile chase by a police officer. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. With the Yankees, he won the 1996 World Series over the . He's currently incarcerated at Coffield Unit in Tennessee Colony, Texas. The Yankees' arrest list includes some of the biggest names in baseball history - Hall of Famers Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle - as well as other big names such as Darryl Strawberry and Dwight Gooden plus the likes of Jim Leyritz, Chad Curtis, etc. Joined Yankees: Traded by Colorado Rockies to Yankees on July 28, 2005 for. Wetteland, 56, was accused by a relative, according to The Dallas Morning News.The child said the pitcher who played for four teams over a 12-year career in the majors forced him to perform a sex . Dowell said Wetteland was released that same day on $25,000 bail. Departed Yankees: Granted free agency on Nov. 2, 2017. Career stats: .266 average, 7,057 AB, 1,186 runs, 1,877 hits, 340 doubles, 14 doubles, 462 HR, 1,407 RBI, 906 BB, 1,942 K, 200 SB, 88 CS, .867 OPS, 1,887 games in 17 seasons with Oakland Athletics (1985-92, 1997), Texas Rangers (1992-94), Boston Red Sox (1995-96), Toronto Blue Jays (1998), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1999-2000), Yankees (2000) and Chicago White Sox (2001). A grand jury formally indicted Wetteland in March. Punishment: Sentenced to more probation after pleading guilty. The accusations were made by a relative and are said to have occurred between 2004-06, when the child was four years old. Evan has covered the Rangers since 1997. A Denton County prosecutor and a court official said that the trial for the 55-year-old Trophy Club man is scheduled for that date. We have five children: twin girls, Katie and Addie, 15; a son, JD, 10; our youngest, Annabelle, 8; and our eldest, RJ, 20, of whom we took legal guardianship when he was 16. He attended Cardinal Newman High School in California. A jury will be selected Monday and testimony is likely to begin Tuesday in the 462nd District Court at the Denton County courthouse. Wetteland had been accused of abusing a child for two years starting in 2004 when the boy was 4 years old. Wetteland actually was one of baseballs best closers in the 1990s when the likes of Dennis Eckersley, Lee Smith, and other All-Stars retired. Raised in Columbus, she's a graduate of Ohio University, where she studied journalism. Nearly five months after his arrest, John Wetteland made his first court appearance on child sex abuse charges Monday. Yankees minor-league stats: 22-30, 5.12 ERA, 95 games, 82 starts, 433 IP, 355 hits, 296 runs, 240 ER, 23 HR, 343 BB, 423 K in seven seasons. The inference is there is money to be made by accusing Wetteland, who made more than $33 million during his 11-year MLB career. Crypto Joined Yankees: Signed as amateur free agent in 1937. He won't be eligible for parole until 2031. During his time in the Bronx, Wetteland helped mentor Mariano Rivera as a rookie in 1995 and then as the set-up man in 1996. He was released 45 minutes after the start of a Yankees' game and given a police motorcycle escort to the Polo Grounds, which was the club's home ballpark at the time. Evan graduated from Georgia State University, but oddly is a Georgia fan. Nearly two months after being arrested, former Yankee pitcher John Wetteland was indicted Thursday on charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child. Former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland appeared in a Denton County Court on Monday to respond to charges DENTON, TX - A Denton County judge on Friday declared a mistrial in the child sexual assault case against John Wetteland, a former Texas Rangers player who is accused of molesting a boy three times more than a decade ago. Yankees stats: .272 average, 2,127 AB, 378 runs, 579 hits, 103 doubles, 13 triples, 49 HR, 202 RBI, 263 BB, 245 K, 112 SB, 37 CS, .768 OPS, 539 games in four seasons (1998-2001). Wettelands attorney, Derek Adame, told The Dallas Morning News that the accusations are based on a lie.. Heidi Pratt's Father Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Charges Bill Montag, 67, was charged with 3 counts of sexual assault on a child and one charge of incest He was sentenced one year probation and a $500 fine. Catch up with Inside the Rangers on Facebook and Twitter. Departed Yankees: Traded to Anaheim Angels on Dec. 5, 1996 for RHP Jeremy Blevins and 3B Ryan Kane. Offense: Charged with aggravated battery in Miami on Feb. 13, 1992 after being arrested for allegedly ramming his wife Esther Canseco's BMW twice with his Porsche after chasing her on a suburban street at 4:30 a.m. Offense: Arrested on April 2, 2001 after leaving his drug treatment center while on house arrest. Offense: Arrested on March 12, 2005 on a misdemeanor battery charge for allegedly punching his girlfriend and she threw a telephone at his head. John Wetteland, Child Molester. 38% MARRIED 38% of these people are married, and 63% are single. His breath test was 0.07, under the legal limit of 0.08. He also pitched for the New York Yankees. Matthew also serves as the Editor of the College Football America Yearbook. Offense: Arrested on May 3, 2018 in Lincoln, Neb., on an aggravated DUI charge after registering a 0.28 blood-alcohol level that is more than three times the state's 0.08 legal limit. Joined Yankees: Selected off waivers from Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Dec. 11, 1998. Authorities responded to a 911 call from Wetteland's home in the afternoon. 33.6k members in the TexasRangers community. For Monday's jury selection in the trial of John K. Wetteland, who is charged with three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child, it was apparent both the state and his defense wanted. Punishment: Ordered on April 29, 2002 to 22 months in prison. This is a crisis for yankees this guy a very important player back in the day, This post was nominated 1 Punishment: A jury acquitted Leyritz of DUI manslaughter, but convicted him on a misdemeanor DUI in November 2010. The judge in the child sex assault trial of former World Series MVP John Wetteland has declared a mistrial as the jury remained. Police officers arrived at his home at 3:49 a.m. after his wife alleged Knoblauch smashed her head into a wall after he entered a bedroom in which she was sleeping in a bed with the couple's young daughter. The Denton County jury told Judge Lee Ann Breading three times that it was split before she declared a mistrial Friday. Signed as free agent on Dec. 7, 2000. Wetteland is currently the bullpen coach for the Seattle Mariners. Ruth was clocked at just 26 mph, but this reportedly was his second traffic offense in a month. Jurors in 462nd District Court heard from the accuser , Wetteland and other witnesses. The jury in Denton County (Texas) insisted it was deadlocked to the judge, who ruled on the mistrial after a day of deliberations. Was credited with time served, then released on Nov. 30 and was sent to a drug treatment center to serve out his prior house arrest sentence. During a 12-year career (from 1989-2000), he pitched for four different teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers. Former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland, front, accused of sexually assaulting a child, alongside his wife, Rebecca, leaves the courtroom during the final day of his trial at the Denton. (AP) DENTON, Texas -- Former All-Star closer John Wetteland was resting at home Thursday night after a trip to a hospital, where the Seattle Mariners say he was treated for an elevated heart rate. The 52-year-old former reliever and Former Yankees World Series MVP John Wetteland appeared in court Monday for the first time since being arrested in January oncharges of continuous sexual abuse of a child, maintaining his Nearly two months after being arrested, former Yankee pitcher John Wetteland was indicted Thursday on charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child. Police arrested the 52-year-old in January, alleging he "forced a relative to perform a sex act on him." The first instance of abuse allegedly. Who is Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu? Watch. Departed Yankees: Retired on March 1, 1969. Wetteland is charged with three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child. She said she did not report the allegation to police. Wetteland played four seasons for the Rangers from 1997-2000. Texas Rangers Baseball Club - News and Discussion A Texas judge has declared a mistrial in the child sex assault case against former All-Star and World Series MVP pitcher John Wetteland after the jury deadlocked. This story was originally published September 2, 2022 3:00 PM. Kaley Johnson is the Star-Telegrams Seeking Justice reporter. Departed Yankees: Granted free agency on Nov. 5, 1996. John Wetteland retired with a 48-45 record and a 2.93 ERA in 618 career games. Yankees stats: .281 average, 64 AB, 10 runs, 18 hits, 4 doubles, 0 triples, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 3 BB, 17 K, 6 SB, 2 CS, .704 OPS, 25 games in three seasons (2015-17). You can't book someone based on an accusation, especially an accusation that you have no proof it happened agaist your will. Departed Yankees: Granted free agency on Nov. 10, 2000. Some have convicted of committing serious crimes that included time in prison - there are alums currently behind bars, in fact - while others committed lesser infractions. Yankee great John Wetteland, who was MVP of the 1996 World Series as the team's closer, was arrested this week on charges he sexually abused a male relative, officials said. Punishment: Three years probation, $1,000 fine and 100 hours community service. The relative alleges Wetteland forced him to perform a sex act on him three times between 2004 and. Wetteland was a three-time All Star and is 11th in career saves with 330. Joined Yankees: Signed as free agent on Feb. 20, 1996; Signed as free agent on June 11, 2000. Career pitching stats: 94-46, 2.28 ERA, 163 games, 147 starts, 4 saves, 1,221.1 IP, 974 hits, 400 runs, 309 ER, 10 HR, 309 BB, 441 K in 10 seasons with Boston Red Sox (1914-19) and Yankees (1920-21, 1930, 1933). Yankees stats: 12-6, 4.69 ERA, 31 games, 23 starts, 142 IP, 143 hits, 80 runs, 74 ER, 18 HR, 66 BB, 75 K in two seasons (2005-06). A Denton County grand jury indicted Wetteland in 2019 on a charge of continuous sexual abuse of a child younger than age 14. Adame made it clear that his client will plead not guilty to sexually assaulting a child back in 2005. The 29-year-old woman accused of damaging at least $300,000 worth of artwork during an alleged drunken first date with a prominent Houston lawyer is disputing the allegations and saying there is more to the story, multiple outlets report. Departed Yankees: Released on July 24, 1996. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. Offense: Arrested at his Miami home in June 2003 for a probation violation after testing positive for steroids. When the boy was 18, his mother testified, she told him to write a letter about the abuse and planned to send it to people connected with Wetteland. 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Wetteland, who also pitched for the New York Yankees and other MLB teams, is set for trial on Aug.. 29 in the 462nd District Court in Denton. Offense: Arrested in August 2008 in Osaka, Japan for allegedly assaulting a bartender when his credit card was rejected while he was trying to pay a tab for drinking 20 mugs of beer. I got booted ftom Wm Mitchell Law School for running a book on campus! Dean was convicted in December for the shooting death of Atatiana Jefferson. 93henfan Supporter Posts: 56271 Joined: Thu Jan 08, 2009 4:03 am Location: Slower Delaware. Offense: Arrested on Oct. 25, 2000 after leaving a Tampa drug treatment center to allegedly use drugs with a friend. Offense: Arrested in Lewisville, Texas on June 21, 2007 and charged with three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child and two counts of indecency. She and John divorced in 2014. He is accused of sexually abusing a child between 2004 and 2006. Punishment: Sentenced to a year and a day in prison. Joined Yankees: Traded by Cleveland Indians to Yankees on March 19, 1989 for C Joel Skinner and OF Turner Ward. Ellwood only wrote that he had Mantle returned to his hotel. Wetteland, 52, was arrested Monday and freed on $25,000 bond . Departed Yankees: Granted free agency on Nov. 16, 2017. Yankees stats: 23-14, 3.85 ERA, 260 games, 43 starts, 5 saves, 444.2 IP, 433 hits, 209 runs, 190 ER, 47 HR, 182 BB, 446 K. in seven seasons (2007-13). Wetteland had been accused of abusing a child for two years starting in 2004 when the boy was 4 years old. "My wife and I are very appreciative of the over-and-above care of our local officers and paramedics," Wetteland said. No one knows what happened. Jury selection reportedly began on Monday. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. 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