Elijah

Dukes

Dukes, a 2002 third-round pick, got into an argument with the mother of his child, allegendly throwing a remote control at the woman. The device did not strike her, but te was charged with assault, booked into the county jail and released on his own recognizance.

No further details were given, but Dukes was arrested on misdemeanor assult charges back in December.

He also walked. Dukes, who returned from a six-game suspension last week, is batting .294/.366/.499 in 101 games for Montgomery.

Dukes, who was slated to return to Triple-A Durham’s lineup tonight, was suspended by the leagues after he was ejected for arguing balls and strikes on July 25. “I have no idea when or if I’ll be back,” Dukes said. “I packed up all my stuff and I’m headed home. To be honest, I don’t even know about baseball anymore. Everything is just wearing on me and this year has just been so frustrating. I’m trying to keep my nose clean and keep to myself, but things just keep getting turned around. I’m tired of it.” Dukes will be back, but his chances of receiving a September callup could be gone. Even though they won’t get equal talent in return, the Rays could choose to trade him in the offseason.

Dukes had been suspended indefinitely. The new suspension will make him available for the final week of the minor league season. However, it’s anyone’s guess whether he’ll play. An offseason trade might be in everyone’s best interests.

“There was another incident,” Rays farm director Mitch Lukevics said. “We sent him home for disciplinary reasons. That’s about all I can say at this time.” The Devil Rays haven’t announced when they will let Dukes return.

Dukes had been suspended indefinitely. The penalty is retroactive to June 17, the first day he missed. Knox got a three-game suspension.

More trouble for the former top prospect. Dukes, who has been arrested five times over the past year, was pulled over after committing a traffic violation. He faces charges of tampering with physical evidence, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving with a cancelled, suspended or revoked license. His bail was set at $4,750. The 27-year-old hasn’t appeared in a major league game since 2009 and is unlikely to get another chance.

Dukes, a 20-year-old switch-hitter, is batting .328/.415/.539 in 56 games since a promotion to the California League. The Devil Rays view him as a potential regular, though they may never have room for him in their outfield.

Things just keep getting worse for the former top prospect. The warrant was related to a February 2012 arrest when he attempted to eat marijuana out of bag after being pulled over for a routine traffic stop. As a result, he was charged with destroying evidence, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving with a suspended or revoked license. Monday’s arrest carried a new charge of driving with a suspended or revoked license. As of Tuesday morning, he was being held without bail. The 27-year-old hasn’t appeared in the majors since 2009 as a member of the Nationals.