What happened: ESPN's Alden Gonzalez reported that the player used the name David Severino while his legal name is Daury David Severino Damaso. The alleged plot involved falsified birth, medical and school records, a fraudulent death certificate and a staged gravesite.
Why it matters: The suspension delays Severino's entry into the international amateur market by one year. Cleveland will avoid discipline after MLB treated the organization as a victim of the alleged scheme.
By the numbers: Severino was born April 2, 2010, making him 16; the false identity listed Dec. 20, 2011, a gap of about 20 months.
What to watch: Any appeal or further action involving trainer Francisco Nieves will determine whether the case expands.