SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Florida Marlins closer Leo Nunez admitted to having used fake documents and a fake ID to sign a professional contract more than a year ago, a government official in the Dominican Republic said Friday.
Central Electoral Commission President Roberto Rosario said at a news conference that Nunez signed a sworn statement saying he is not the person identified in official documents.
A person familiar with Nunez's immigration status had told The Associated Press on Thursday that Nunez's real name is Juan Carlos Oviedo and that he is 29, a year older than listed in the team media guide.
Dominican authorities also have arrested Hector Pena Diaz, who is accused of falsifying Nunez's documents. Pena could face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty.
Nunez returned to his native Dominican Republic on Thursday amid accusations that he was playing under an assumed name. He is on the Major League Baseball's restricted list and isn't expected to pitch in the final week of the season.
Nunez has 36 saves and a 4.06 ERA in 68 games this year. His ERA was 2.59 in late May but is 6.00 since then.
Nunez turned professional in 2000 after signing with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was traded to Kansas City in late 2004 and made his major league debut with the Royals the next season. The Marlins traded for him after the 2008 season.
The right-hander has an effective changeup and a fastball that reaches 97 mph, and in three seasons with Florida he has 92 saves. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning in Wednesday's victory over Atlanta.
Nunez, who is married, was born in Jamao al Norte, Dominican Republic, and lives in Bonao, according to his Marlins biography.
The Marlins traveled Thursday to Milwaukee for their final road series of the season.
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