Major League Baseball has suspended New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia 15 games for a violation of Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy, the commissioner's office announced on Wednesday.

The 27-year-old Familia was arrested last Halloween at his Fort Lee, New Jersey home on a domestic violence charge.

“The evidence reviewed by my office does not support a determination that Mr. Familia physically assaulted his wife, or threatened her or others with physical force or harm, on October 31, 2016," commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. "Nevertheless, I have concluded that Mr. Familia’s overall conduct that night was inappropriate, violated the Policy, and warrants discipline.  

The statement from the commissioner's office notes that Familia will not appeal his ban.

Along with the suspension, Familia will forfeit 18 days off pay, totalling approximately $700,000, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.

An All-Star a season ago, Familia has already begun counselling sessions.

“It is clear that Mr. Familia regrets what transpired that night and takes full responsibility for his actions," Manfred said in the statement. "Mr. Familia already has undergone 12 ninety-minute counseling sessions with an approved counselor specializing in the area of domestic violence, and received a favorable evaluation from the counselor regarding his willingness to take concrete steps to ensure that he is not involved in another incident of this type.  Further, he has agreed to speak to other players about what he has learned through this process, and to donate time and money to local organizations aimed at the prevention of, and the treatment of victims of, domestic violence.”

Shortly after the announcement, Familia also released a statement.

"Today, I accepted a 15-game suspension from Major League Baseball resulting from my inappropriate behavior on October 31, 2016," Familia said in the release. "With all that has been written and discussed regarding this matter, it is important that it be known that I never physically touched, harmed or threatened my wife that evening. I did, however, act in an unacceptable manner and am terribly disappointed in myself. I am alone to blame for the problems of that evening. My wife and I cooperated fully with Major League Baseball’s investigation, and I’ve taken meaningful steps to assure that nothing like this will ever happen again. I have learned from this experience, and have grown as a husband, a father, and a man. I apologize to the Mets’ organization, my teammates, and all my fans. I look forward to rejoining the Mets and being part of another World Series run. Out of respect for my teammates and my family, I will have no further comment."

Familia led the National League in saves last season with 51, setting the Mets' all-time record in the process.

Familia is eligible to return in time for an April 20 game at Citi Field with the Philadelphia Phillies.

This marks the second season in a row with a high-profile closer beginning the year suspended from a violation of the league's domestic violence policy. New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman was suspended for 30 games last spring.