Yomiuri Giants Manager Arrested for Assault, Steps Down
President Toru Kunimatsu said the team will not tolerate violence following Abe’s arrest. Abe reportedly had been drinking and was arrested at home in front of his family.
Shinnosuke Abe resigned after being arrested for allegedly assaulting his 18-year-old daughter in Tokyo. The Giants said violence cannot be tolerated and are reviewing next steps...
Shinnosuke Abe has stepped down as manager of the Yomiuri Giants after being arrested for allegedly assaulting his daughter. The Yomiuri Giants are one of Japan’s most popular baseball teams. Local media reported the arrest on Tuesday.
Tokyo police arrested Shinnosuke Abe, manager of the Yomiuri Giants, on Monday for allegedly assaulting his 18-year-old daughter at their home in Shibuya Ward. https://t.co/dp95YzzlpR
— The Japan Times (@japantimes) May 25, 2026
According to NHK and Kyodo News, Abe allegedly grabbed his 18-year-old daughter and forced her to the floor at their home in central Tokyo on Monday evening. The reports cited unnamed police sources.
The Yomiuri Giants are Japan’s oldest baseball team and widely seen as its most popular. They are often compared to the New York Yankees.
Shinnosuke Abe has announced his resignation as Yomiuri Giants manager following his arrest on suspicion of assaulting his daughter last night. pic.twitter.com/73OzsNMkgQ
— Yakyu Cosmopolitan (@yakyucosmo) May 26, 2026
Giants president Toru Kunimatsu said violence cannot be tolerated, according to local media. He added that the team will consider what steps to take next.
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