Major League Baseball announced on Sunday that Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger will not face discipline under the league's joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy following an investigation.

Clevinger was accused of domestic abuse by the mother of one of his children in an Instagram post in January containing images of marks on her body. 

The 32-year-old pitcher has agreed voluntarily to be evaluated by treatment boards covering domestic violence and 'drugs of abuse' and to comply with any of the boards' recommendations. 

It's not clear if Clevinger was found to have violated any league policies on domestic violence, sexual assault or child abuse

Olivia Finestead showed images allegedly 'from when he threw an iPad at me pregnant' and that she 'finally left when he strangled me'. 

'Mike Clevinger, you really deserve hell I've kept quite now for almost a year and you continue to covertly abuse your infant,' Finestead said - also accusing him of throwing 'chew spit on our baby' and using illegal drugs. 

The league released a statement on Sunday announcing the closure of the investigation after 'interviews of more than 15 individuals, in addition to Mr. Clevinger and the complainant as well as a review of available documents.

Clevinger released a statement after the decision was announced, saying, 'I am pleased that Major League Baseball has concluded its investigation. 

'I had nothing to hide and cooperated fully with MLB. This situation has been stressful for my family, and I thank them for their strength and support. 

'I asked everyone not to rush to judgement until MLB's investigation was concluded, and I appreciate everyone who had faith in me, including the White Sox organization and my teammates.

'I am looking forward to the 2023 season and helping the White Sox win a championship this year.'

Clevinger signed a one-year, $8million contract in December - predating the accusations made by Finestead. The contract has a mutual 2024 option with a price tag of $12m.

The White Sox were not informed he was under investigation, in accordance with policies from the collective bargaining agreement. 

According to ESPN, there have been 15 players suspended for violating the domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse policy since it was implemented back in 2015.

Former Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer received the longest suspension for violating this policy at 324 games - which was later downgraded to 194 games following an appeal.

Last season, Clevinger pitched in 23 games for the San Diego Padres, putting up a 7-7 record across 22 starts with a 4.33 ERA and 91 strikeouts. In two postseason starts, he gave up eight runs, seven earned posting an appalling 23.63 ERA.

He missed the prior 2021 season after getting Tommy John surgery to repair his throwing arm.