The Atlanta Braves announced outfielder Marcell Ozuna is in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Houston Astros, days after the player was arrested for DUI.
Ozuna hasn't appeared in a game for the Braves since Aug. 14 against Miami. He's been with the team and in the dugout during games.
Ozuna was arrested by police for driving under the influence and failure to maintain lane in Norcross early Friday morning following a traffic stop. He was booked in Gwinnett County Jail and released on bond that morning. In the video, Ozuna can be heard telling the officer "sorry, sorry, I'm Ozuna from the Braves." Ozuna can also be heard telling the officer he had "three or four 'Presidente' beers" after getting out of the car. an officer can be seen administering field sobriety tests to Ozuna. At one point the officer asks the Braves outfielder to complete a breathalyzer test, to which he refused. Following his refusal, officers can be seen putting Ozuna in handcuffs.
"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. "to a $65 million, four-year contract.
Speaking at the clubhouse ahead of Friday night's game, Ozuna said, "I disappointed my team. I disappointed my family. I don’t have anything more to say more. It’s a legal matter."This is not Ozuna's first run-in with police in metro Atlanta. Ozuna was charged with battery for an incident in 2021 involving his wife.