Some stories get lost in all the new stories that come during the offseason. This one was quite important story that got lost in all the noise. But it looks like even that story is coming to an end. After months of speculation, it looks like San Francisco Giants pitcher’s case has a decision.

“MLB finished its investigation into allegations made last season against Sean Hjelle,” said Alex Pavlovic. “He was cleared, and no disciplinary action will be taken.”

Sean Hjelle, a San Francisco Giants reliever, faced abuse allegations from his wife during the 2025 season.

The allegations surfaced publicly in June through TikTok posts, prompting investigations by MLB officially. The Giants acknowledged the situation and cooperated while Sean Hjelle remained active briefly during that period.

No suspension followed at the time, leaving his roster status tied to performance only.

On the field, Hjelle struggled in 2025, allowing 13 runs across 15 innings pitched. He was demoted after surrendering four runs in one inning against Miami in June.

A short July recall lasted six days and included eight hits allowed in total. He spent the season’s remainder at Triple-A Sacramento, then elected free agency after the season.

With options limited, Sean Hjelle signed with Japan’s Orix Buffaloes to continue pitching this year. The move followed his election to minor league free agency earlier offseason in 2025.

Recently, MLB concluded its investigation and announced no disciplinary action would be taken formally. That finding closed a difficult chapter as Hjelle prepares for a season overseas now.

MLB closed Sean Hjelle’s case, confirming Alex Pavlovic’s report, ending speculation that quietly followed him. The San Francisco Giants watched performance decide fate, while allegations were resolved, pushing Hjelle toward the Orix Buffaloes. Now in Japan, Sean Hjelle gets innings, MLB gets closure, and fans finally get answers.

Another Giants player gets caught in controversy

At this point, nothing involving this franchise feels routine anymore. Every quiet headline seems to come with an asterisk, and every arrival has a backstory. That’s the context now. The Giants found themselves back in the spotlight this week, this time orbiting Jung Hoo Lee, where a simple situation turned into something louder than it ever needed to be.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was briefly detained on  Wednesday at Los Angeles Airport. The detention occurred after officials identified a paperwork issue during his arrival from South Korea. Lee was traveling to attend the Giants FanFest event scheduled for Saturday in San Ramon.

The situation unfolded publicly, creating concern among fans awaiting his offseason appearances in California.

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Agent Scott Boras said the issue involved missing documents and lasted roughly 1 hour.

Boras stated it was not political, and Lee likely forgot one required document during travel. A spokesperson said Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s office coordinated with federal liaisons and Giants officials. Lee was released and confirmed to represent South Korea in the World Baseball Classic in March.

For the Giants, travel now demands clarification, paperwork, and public explanations involving Jung Hoo Lee. Officials confirmed the detention lasted 1 hour, was resolved administratively, and never crossed political boundaries. Jung Hoo Lee moves forward cleared, while the Giants quietly add another footnote this winter.