MILWAUKEE -- Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brian Shackelford was arrested early Thursday on suspicion of third-degree sexual assault.
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The 29-year-old player was arrested shortly after midnight at Miller Park, where the Reds played the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night, police spokeswoman Anne E. Schwartz said. She declined to provide details on the arrest other than to say it involved a woman Monday.
"It's an ongoing criminal investigation," she said.
Shackelford was being held Thursday at the Milwaukee County Jail, the sheriff's department said.
The Reds optioned the pitcher to the minors and said they will not discuss the case because of pending legal proceedings.
"We recognize the seriousness of the matter and do not condone behavior of the type alleged," the team said. The Reds left Milwaukee after the game and play in Atlanta on Thursday night.
Third-degree sexual assault is a felony in Wisconsin, carrying a maximum penalty of five years in prison and $10,000 fine.
Assistant District Attorney Kenneth Berg was assigned the case and did not immediately return calls from The Associated Press.
The Reds Shackelford to Triple-A Louisville and brought up another left-handed pitcher, Mike Gosling. Team spokesman Rob Butcher declined to say if the move was related to the Milwaukee case.
Shackelford, a left-handed reliever, pitched to one batter in the bottom of the 12th inning Wednesday, striking out Prince Fielder.
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