Rockies SS Jose Reyes pleads not guilty to domestic abuse charge

An attorney entered a not guilty plea forRockiesshortstop Jose Reyes to a charge of domestic abuse in a Maui court Tuesday.

Reyes wasn't present for the arraignment, as his defense attorney, David Sereno, waived his presence. The next court date is a Jan. 14 pretrial hearing.

Reyes was arrested after an argument with his wife that police said turned physical at the Wailea Four Seasons Resort in Hawaii on Oct. 31. He was jailed on $1,000 bond and issued a citation to stay away from his wife for three days after the arrest.

Reyes' wife was treated by medics at the scene, then transported to a hospital for additional treatment after the incident.According to a recording of the 911 call released by police, a hotel security guard reported that Reyes' wife had injuries to her left leg and scratches on her neck.

MLB has been investigating the "facts and circumstances" of Reyes' arrest.

Major League Baseball officials and the players' union agreed in August on a new comprehensive policy concerning domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. The agreement followed a series of high-profile domestic violence cases involving NFL players.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.