Marcell Ozuna, outfielder for the Atlanta Braves, was arrested this weekend on DUI charges, according to 11 Alive in Atlanta. Ozuna was pulled over by police early Saturday morning while driving on Interstate 75. Officers on the scene say he failed field sobriety tests and smelled of alcohol, and subsequently arrested him and charged him with drunk driving. The Braves released a statement saying they are disappointed by Ozuna's arrest and that they will cooperate with the legal process moving forward.
Who Is Marcell Ozuna?
Marcell Ozuna is a professional baseball player who currently plays outfield for the Atlanta Braves. He was born and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and played for the Braulio Sara Little League as a child. In 2008, he was signed by the Miami Marlins as an international free agent. He made his Major League debut with the Marlins in 2013 and played with them until 2017, when he was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals. In 2019, he signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves.
And Why Should We Care?
Marcell Ozuna, outfielder for the Atlanta Braves, was arrested early Sunday morning on a DUI charge. This is not the first time that Ozuna has been in trouble with the law; he was also arrested in 2016 on battery charges. Given his previous arrest, and the fact that he is now facing a DUI charge, it is fair to question whether or not Ozuna is fit to play for the Braves.
The Details Of His Arrest
According to the Miami-Dade Police Department, Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested early Sunday morning on a DUI charge. Officers responded to a call of a reckless driver around 3:00 a.m. and found Ozuna behind the wheel of his car. He was given a field sobriety test and failed, so he was placed under arrest. His blood alcohol content was .08, which is the legal limit in Florida.
Other MLB Players Who Have Been Charged For Driving Under The Influence
Marcell Ozuna is not the first MLB player to be charged with driving under the influence. In fact, he joins a long list of players who have been arrested for DUI.
Other MLB Players Who Have Lost Their Licenses Over Drunk Driving
Marcell Ozuna is not the first MLB player to lose his license over drunk driving. Kansas City Royals pitcher Brad Keller was arrested in 2019 and subsequently had his license suspended. In 2018, San Francisco Giants pitcher Hunter Strickland was arrested on suspicion of DUI after crashing his car into a wall. Oakland Athletics pitcher Mike Fiers was also arrested in 2018 on suspicion of DUI.
What Will Happen To Him Next?
Marcell Ozuna, outfielder for the Atlanta Braves, was arrested early Sunday morning on a DUI charge. This is not his first run-in with the law; he was also arrested in 2016 on charges of domestic battery. The Braves have not yet released a statement, but they are surely aware of the situation and are likely to take action.
Will This Affect The Braves?
Marcell Ozuna, right fielder for the Atlanta Braves, was arrested early Sunday morning on a DUI charge. This is not the first time that Ozuna has been in trouble with the law; he was also arrested in 2016 on domestic battery charges (which were later dropped). The question now is: will this affect the Braves?
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