The wife of San Francisco Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle accused him of engaging in affairs and abuse, as detailed in a recent TikTok video. Caroline Hjelle shared the allegations on Friday, describing her husband’s behavior as both emotionally and physically abusive. She claimed that he abandoned the family on Mother’s Day, leaving the couple’s two children to be raised alone, and that she had recently discovered his infidelity, leading to her decision to end the marriage.
The Giants organization responded by stating that these allegations are under the jurisdiction of Major League Baseball (MLB) and that they will not make any further public comments. The team emphasized that they are in contact with MLB and that the matter is being handled internally.
Team manager Bob Melvin, who addressed the issue at a press conference before a game against the Boston Red Sox, noted that Hjelle had informed him of the allegations the night before. Melvin confirmed that the team has spoken with MLB and that the case remains in their hands. He also indicated that Hjelle is still available to pitch for the Giants, suggesting that the matter does not yet impact his professional duties.
Caroline Hjelle’s initial cryptic message on TikTok, posted on April 8, included a video of the couple’s sons and expressed her devastation upon discovering the lies. She had used the hashtag