MyFoxDetroit.com broke a story Monday night that Detroit Tigers pitcher Evan Reed was being investigated for a sexual assault that allegedly occurred the day before Opening Day.

Here is the statement released by Reed's attorney, David Gorcyca:

"I was informed this morning that the Detroit Police Department has opened an investigation involving Evan Reed. We are very confident that once a thorough and full investigation is completed, Mr. Reed will have nothing to fear.

During the infancy of this investigation, no one should formulate any conclusions that a crime has been committed. Mr. Reed is currently on a seven-day West Coast road trip and has not been contacted by the Detroit Police Department. We plan on cooperating with the investigation when the time is appropriate. Until then, no further comment will be made by me or Mr. Reed."

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