Marcell Ozuna, an outfielder for the Atlanta Braves, on Friday was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). 

The 31-year-old was arrested by a Norcross Police officer in metro Atlanta. He was booked into the Gwinnett County jail about 4:30 AM Friday. He was charged with DUI and failure to maintain lane and was released on $1,830 bond. 

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It was the second arrest in as many years for Ozuna. He was arrested on May 29, 2021, on charges of aggravated assault by strangulation and battery after police officers said they witnessed him attacking his wife. Those charges were dropped after he completed a pretrial diversion program.

The Braves, who were champions in 2021, issued a statement after Ozuna’s DUI arrest. The MLB outfit said that it is disappointd and is still gathering all the facts pertaining to the incident. 

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However, no suspension has been announced yet. 

“The Atlanta Braves are aware of Marcell Ozuna’s arrest this morning and are still gathering all the facts pertaining to the incident. Our organization takes these matters very seriously and are obviously disappointed by the situation. As this is a legal matter, we will have no further comment until the process is complete,” the team said in a statement. 

Ozuna’s status for Friday night’s game against the Houston Astros was not known.

Ozuna, 31, is in his third season in Atlanta. He is in the second year of a $65 million, four-year contract.

Ozuna hit .338 and led the National League with 18 homers and 56 RBIs in 2020. He has hit below .215 for two consecutive seasons, and this season’s poor production led to reduced playing time even before his new legal problems.

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Ozuna is hitting .214 with 20 homers and 46 RBIs this season.

He was also charged with domestic violence last year. Following the 2021 arrest, Ozuna was placed on administrative leave during a Major League Baseball investigation and missed Atlanta’s World Series championship run.

MLB suspended Ozuna for 20 games under its domestic violence policy in November, allowing him to return for the start of this season.

Ozuna apologized to his teammates and fans at spring training in March.