Nunez Leaves Marlins on Identity Issue
Florida Marlins closer Leo Nunez was placed on the restricted list Thursday and has left the country.
The reason? Two people people familiar with his immigration status told the Associated Press Nunez has been playing under an assumed name, and the issue prompted him to return Thursday to his native Dominican Republic.
Both people said the Marlins have been aware of the issue for several months. They spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Dominican and team officials haven't made any public comment on the case.
