OFFICIAL: The Minnesota Twins have placed LaVelle E. Neal IV on unpaid leave due to his controversial tweets regarding former Twin Hudson Quin and fellow MLR player, Gare Doctor. Our organization respects all players and this matter will be looked into immediately.

After meeting with all individuals affected by LaVelle E. Neal IV's tweets, we have decided that no harm was intended. We want to thank everyone for their cooperation. LaVelle E. Neal IV has been reinstated as the Minnesota Twins beat reporter. We added rehab as a benefit for him.