A former Chicago Cubs minor leaguer is facing murder charges.

“Police in the Dominican Republic are looking for a former Cubs minor leaguer who allegedly shot and killed a man over a money dispute,” ESPN reported on April 26. The minor leaguer mentioned in the article is outfielder Josefreilin Alcantara, 19스포츠토토.

“Alcantara is being investigated for the murder of Darwin Diaz Valerio,” EPSN said, adding that “Alcantara was released by the Cubs on Wednesday. According to police, Alcantara’s charges are based on the testimony of his cousin, Diego Anibal Rodriguez Martinez. Martinez reportedly was with Alcantara when he approached Valerio. After an argument, he said, Alcantara fired two shots.

A statement from Cubs spokesman Julian Green to the Associated Press reportedly explained that ‘Alcantara was removed from the team due to suspension and has since been released by authorities in the Dominican Republic. ‘Valerio was reported missing by his family on Sunday and his body was found the next day in a forest in the north of the Dominican Republic,’ ESPN reported.

Alcantara signed with the Cubs in January 2022 for a $500,000 ($660,000) bonus. He played 40 games in the Rookie League last year, batting .136 (16-for-118) with two home runs, 10 RBIs and 21 stolen bases.