Torii Hunter Rejoins Angels After Son's Arrest

Two weeks ago, Torii Hunter was placed on the Los Angeles Angels restricted list. He needed to leave the team to return to Texas, where his son Darius had been arrested on allegations of sexual assault.

The Associated Press reports that Hunter has returned to the team after missing 14 games. Hunter hopes to be ready to come off the restricted list and return to action soon.

According to Hunter, the alleged sexual assault took place a week before his son was arrested, but was unable to comment much further about the case.

"Can't really talk about much," Hunter said. "I'm not a no-commenter. You know I want to tell you everything, but I can't do it. I've got to let the justice system play its part, and let my attorneys do what they have to do, and hopefully this thing gets dropped, but we're ready to go to court no matter what.

"I don't wish this on any father out there," he added. "I know a lot of fathers have been through it, but I don't wish this on anybody, to see your son go through this. All the embarrassment, all the lies that are out there - don't always believe what you read, because it's not even close. But it's a lot better."

The Angels are certainly glad that Hunter's family issues are being taken care of and will be grateful to have him back in the lineup soon.

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Torii Hunter Likely To Rejoin Angels Shortly

Torii Hunter hasn't played in a game since May 12, as the Angels placed him on the restricted list so he could deal with a matter involving his son. Hunter's 17-year-old son Darius was arrested in Texas on charges related to sexual assault, and Hunter said he wouldn't come back to baseball until the issue was resolved.

Take it away, Mike Scioscia:

#Angels MGR Mike Scioscia said RF Torii Hunter will "likely" re-join team when it gets home Monday or Tuesday.

— Mike DiGiovanna (@MikeDiGiovanna) May 23, 2012

Not long ago a family lawyer called for all the charges to be dismissed, and if Hunter's planning to return, that suggests that things are nearing a conclusion. Mark Trumbo has manned right field in Hunter's absence, and while Trumbo doesn't offer Hunter's range or charm, he does own a .981 OPS. Since Hunter last played, Trumbo has batted 17-for-41 with five doubles and a dinger. I'd say that is satisfactory production.

Torii Hunter Placed On Restricted List Following Son's Arrest