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Giants Investigate Sean Hjelle After Wife’s Viral Abuse and Infidelity Allegations

The Giants have asked MLB to review the claims under its domestic violence policy after Caroline Hjelle’s TikTok post.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle throws to a Cleveland Guardians batter during the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in San Francisco.
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Overview

  • Caroline Hjelle’s TikTok video, posted Friday, had garnered more than 3.2 million views by Saturday as she accused the 28-year-old reliever of multiple affairs, abuse and abandoning their two sons.
  • The Giants publicly acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations and said they are coordinating with Major League Baseball on a formal review.
  • Under MLB’s 2015 domestic violence policy, the commissioner can impose a temporary suspension during an ongoing investigation, though no suspension has been announced.
  • Sean Hjelle has not publicly addressed the accusations after appearing in the clubhouse before Saturday’s game and declining to speak to reporters.
  • Caroline’s TikTok account features posts dating back to October 2024 describing solo parenting struggles, suggesting the couple’s issues predate this week’s revelations.