Giants relief pitcher Sean Hjelle accused of abuse by wife, MLB investigating
The San Francisco Giants have confirmed that Major League Baseball is currently investigating allegations of abuse made by Caroline Hjelle, the wife of Giants reliever Sean Hjelle.
Caroline Hjelle took to TikTok on Friday to share a post with her two children, where she revealed that Sean had allegedly abandoned them on Mother’s Day. In the caption, she mentioned finding out about his affairs and enduring abuse, leading her to raise their two boys alone. Sean Hjelle, in response to the allegations, declined to comment after the Giants’ recent victory over the Boston Red Sox, stating that he and his wife are in the process of finalizing their divorce.
“I feel confident in saying that I will have one eventually,” Sean Hjelle mentioned. “I don’t have an exact timeline on that. But I would like to actually meet with the people that are handling the situation with me and for me before I actually make an official statement.”
The Giants released a statement acknowledging the seriousness of the allegations and stated that MLB is actively investigating the matter. Manager Bob Melvin also addressed the situation before the game against the Red Sox, confirming that Sean Hjelle would still be available to pitch while the investigation is ongoing.
“Obviously we’re aware of it,” Melvin commented. “He told me about it last night. We talked to MLB. At this point, it’s in their jurisdiction right now so I really can’t comment on it further.”
Despite the off-field distractions, Sean Hjelle faced a tough loss in Friday night’s game against the Red Sox after giving up a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning. So far this season, Hjelle has a record of 1-1 with a 4.66 earned-run average in six appearances.
As the investigation unfolds, both the Giants and MLB are closely monitoring the situation to ensure the well-being of all parties involved. The outcome of the investigation will likely have an impact on Sean Hjelle’s future with the team and in the league.
