Guardians' $2.8M Prospect Suspended by MLB over Crazy False Identity Plot
- On Friday, Major League Baseball suspended prospect David Severino after uncovering an elaborate age-fraud plot. Investigations revealed the player, whose real name is Daury David Severino Damaso, is actually two years older than his listed age.
- Trainer Francisco Nieves allegedly orchestrated the deception by creating a false identity, birth certificate, and tombstone for the player's supposedly deceased younger brother. These efforts aimed to manipulate the prospect's age to secure an advantage with MLB clubs.
- The Cleveland Guardians terminated a $2.8 million pre-deal with Severino after the fraud surfaced. Prior to cancellation, one executive stated, "There's no way this kid is the age he says he is," expressing skepticism scouts shared.
- Trainer John Pereyra, who paid $20,000 for Severino's rights, said he conducted his own investigation after initial suspicions arose. Pereyra expressed shock at the scheme's extent, noting, "I did my own investigation," to verify the player's background.
- This incident highlights ongoing challenges with age fraud in the Dominican Republic, a practice MLB seeks to curb. The league may implement stricter regulations or an international draft during future Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations to prevent similar schemes.
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A major scandal is unfolding after Dominican Republic baseball player Dauri Severino Damaso was caught committing fraud by forging his identity under his brother's name and even erecting a fake tombstone to enter MLB.
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