The Cleveland Indians placed righthander Fausto Carmona on the restricted list.
The move means the team will not be responsible for Carmona's salary as long as he remains on the list. It will also open up a spot on the 40-man roster.
Carmona was arrested in the Dominican Republic earlier this month for using a false identity in an attempt to gain a United States visa.
A Dominican spokesman said Carmona's real name is Roberto Hernandez Heredia and he's 31 - three years older that he claimed with the Indians. The media guide lists his birthdate as Dec. 7, 1983.
Carmona was the team's opening day starter last season, in which he went 7-15 with a 5.25 ERA in 32 starts.
Carmona, who posted $13,000 bail, is unable to leave the Dominican Republic and is subject to monitoring by the court.
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