Twins Statement Regarding Pitching Coach Neil Allen

The Minnesota Twins issued the following statement on today’s arrest of Pitching Coach Neil Allen:

“The Minnesota Twins are aware of the pending DWI charge against Pitching Coach Neil Allen. Mr. Allen has been suspended, with pay, indefinitely and the matter will be handled in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Minnesota Twins Baseball Club.”

In addition, Twins have named Eric Rasmussen interim Pitching Coach.  Rasmussen has spent the last eight-plus seasons as the Twins Minor League Pitching Coordinator.

There will be no further comment at this time.

[Minnesota Twins press release]

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