Former New York Mets manager and current Los Angeles Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway has been accused by five women of inappropriate behavior.

According to The Athletic, the behavior included sending shirtless photographs, a request for nude pictures and other advances.

The women all worked in sports media at the time of their interactions with Callaway, which spanned five years and included his run as pitching coach for the Cleveland Indians.

In an emailed response to The Athletic, Callaway wrote: "Rather than rush to respond to these general allegations of which I have just been made aware, I look forward to an opportunity to provide more specific responses. Any relationship in which I engaged has been consensual, and my conduct was in no way intended to be disrespectful to any women involved. I am married and my wife has been made aware of these general allegations."