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Giants Pitcher Sean Hjelle Accused of Abuse and Infidelity as MLB Opens Investigation

The team says it has referred the matter to league authorities without changing Hjelle’s pitching status.

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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, which has over 3.5 million views, accuses her ex-husband of multiple affairs, physical abuse and abandoning their two young sons.
  • The Giants issued a statement acknowledging the serious accusations and contacted MLB to initiate a formal review under the league’s domestic violence policy.
  • MLB has opened an investigation that could allow commissioner-imposed suspensions while inquiries continue.
  • Hjelle, who carries a 4.66 ERA over six appearances, was charged with the loss in Friday’s 7-5 defeat to the Red Sox and remains eligible to pitch.
  • Caroline Hjelle had previously hinted at relationship troubles in April and local reports indicate the couple is divorced, though no filing date has been made public.