Marcell Ozuna

Jeff Passan of ESPN is reporting that Braves star OF Marcell Ozuna was arrested on Saturday and charged with aggravated assault strangulation. He was also charged with a misdemeanor battery.

Fantasy Impact

According to Passan, Major League Baseball is expected to open an investigation into Ozuna following his arrest. He’s currently on the 10-day injured list with two broken fingers and is expected to miss the next six weeks. Ozuna faces a potential suspension under the league’s domestic violence policy. The 30-year-old OF signed a four-year, $65 million contract with the Braves this offseason. Stay tuned.

The Braves officially placed OF Marcell Ozuna (finger) on the 10-day injured list Friday. The move is retroactive to May 26th.

Fantasy Impact

As expected, Ozuna was placed on the 10-day injured list with two fractured fingers on his left hand. He won't require surgery but is expected to miss the next six weeks. Look for Guillermo Heredia to play every day while Ozuna is sidelined. Johan Camargo was recalled in a corresponding move.

Mark Bowman of MLB.com is reporting that OF Marcell Ozuna (finger) will be sidelined for six weeks.

Fantasy Impact

Ozuna left Tuesday’s game early after injuring his hand during a slide into third base. Braves manager Brian Snitker will provide more details at 4:30 p.m. EST. The 30-year-old OF is set to visit a hand specialist and could miss up to six weeks. Guillermo Heredia is expected to handle LF duties while Ozuna is sidelined. Stay tuned.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna left Tuesday's game vs. the Boston Red Sox early after injuring his hand while sliding into third base.

Fantasy Impact

Ozuna was trying to get from second to third on a fielder's choice in the top of the third inning. He tried to avoid the tag from Rafael Devers and appeared to jam his hand/thumb on the play. He was 1-for-1 with an RBI double prior to exiting. The Braves should provide an update on his status postgame.

Marcell Ozuna went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, two doubles, three runs scored, and two RBI in Friday's game against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

He was 1-for-23 in his last five games so tonight was a good time to get back on track.