SAN DIEGO — Major League Baseball will not rush to a decision regarding the sexual-assault allegations against Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang, Commissioner Rob Manfred said Tuesday.

The league intends to allow law enforcement to gather information before determining whether, or how, to punish Kang.

“We are aware of the situation and are working with law enforcement,” Manfred told the Baseball Writers Association of America membership prior to the All-Star Game in San Diego. “We will make a decision when we have sufficient facts as to whether application of, for example, the administrative leave provisions in the new policy are applicable.”

Chicago police confirmed last week they were investigating allegations that Kang sexually assaulted a 23-year-old woman in his hotel room during the team’s trip to Chicago in June. The woman alleged Kang gave her an alcoholic drink that caused her to lose consciousness.

No criminal charges have been filed. Chicago police have described Kang as a “potential suspect.”

Kang has played five games for the Pirates since the accusation was publicly reported July 5.

“There is a certain amount of work that has to be done by law enforcement — and can only be done by law enforcement — before we can wade into those waters,” Manfred said.