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MLB needs more time to investigate Hector Olivera's domestic incident (Big League Stew)

Major League Baseball needs more time to investigate an alleged domestic-violence incident involving Atlanta Braves outfielder Hector Olivera. The league and Players Union agreed to extend Olivera's paid leave by two weeks as MLB continues to look into the matter, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.

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Olivera was arrested April 13 after allegedly assaulting a woman in a hotel room. Olivera was taken into policy custody that night, and was eventually charged with misdemeanor assault and battery.