Atlanta Braves OF Marcel Ozuna, 30, was already going to miss some time as he was placed on the 10-day injured list with two fracture fingers. Now it looks like it might be the end of his playing days as we know it.
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According to multiple news outlets, Ozuna, who signed a 4 year / $65 Million guaranteed contract earlier this year with the Atlanta Braves, was arrested on Saturday where two warrants were exercised; one for aggravated assault by strangulation under the domestic violence act, and battery under the domestic violence act.
From Sandy Springs, Ga., police: Officers allegedly witnessed Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna grab his wife by her neck and throw her against a wall. He also hit her with a cast on his arm, according to the department’s release. pic.twitter.com/jArly4bEIk
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) May 30, 2021
Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna has been arrested for a domestic battery in Fulton County. pic.twitter.com/JOubNbYajV
— Everything Georgia (@GAFollowers) May 30, 2021
The Atlanta Braves released the following statement concerning the arrest.
Statement from the Atlanta Braves: pic.twitter.com/qISsfrUAiL
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 30, 2021
Ozuna and his wife have had issues like this in the past. His wife was arrested and charged with domestic battery after she allegedly threw a soap dish and hit him in the face. She was given a stay away order after pleading not guilty.
MORE: Ozuna drove to a Miami-area police station to report the alleged incident, I’m told.
Fire rescue checked out Ozuna’s facial injury which was said to be a “small laceration.”
His wife pleaded not guilty and was given a stay-away order.
— Andy Slater (@AndySlater) June 5, 2020
Ozuna had a great 2020 shortened season with the Braves recording 18 HRs, 56 RBIs, and hitting .338 in just 60 games. He had not been having the same results this season with just 7 HRs, 26 RBIS, and hitting .213 over the first 48 games of the regular season.
After reading the Braves statement it seems quite clear that if in fact he is charged then his playing days with the club and potentially the league will be over as he will likely be facing a lengthy suspension if convicted.
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