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Marcell Ozuna arrested and charged with battery-family violence (UPDATED)

Reports began circulating Saturday evening that injured Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna had been arrested in Sandy Spring and charged with aggravated strangulation and misdemeanor battery. ESPN’s Jeff Passan later confirmed the report and added that Major League Baseball is expected to open an investigation into the report. He would be subject to the league’s domestic-violence policy and could face suspension.

Major League Baseball is expected to open an investigation into Marcell Ozuna following his arrest, sources tell ESPN. He could be subject to the league’s domestic-violence policy and faces a potential suspension.