Larry Baer, president and CEO of the San Francisco Giants, is taking a leave of absence following a videotaped argument with his wife on Friday.
In a statement released Monday morning, the team said Baer requested leave and the board of directors granted it, adding the Giants' remaining executive team will manage the day-to-day operations of the club in Bear's absence.
"The Board of Directors of San Francisco Baseball Associates is closely monitoring the matter involving Giants President and CEO Larry Baer," the statement read. "Pursuant to League policy, Major League Baseball is taking the lead in gathering all facts surrounding the situation. The organization is cooperating fully with the process.
Baer was captured on video pushing his wife to the ground in a San Francisco park on Friday. They were having a loud argument about a cellphone when Baer knocked his wife, Pam, out of a chair and down to the ground.
The video was released by TMZ and spread on social media.
The Giants said they would not comment further.