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MEXICO CITY: Tampa Bay outfielder Randy Arozarena was released by Mexican authorities on Thursday (Friday in Manila) after his ex-partner told a judge in the state of Yucatán that she did not want to press charges.
Arozarena had been arrested Tuesday for a situation involving custody of his daughter, just two weeks after winning the Babe Ruth Most Valuable Player award in the postseason.
The Yucatan state prosecutor’s office confirmed Thursday that Arozarena was released because the ex-partner said the damages had been resolved.
Arozarena has not made public comment and it was unclear if he had a lawyer.
The Yucatan state prosecutor’s office said Tuesday that Arozarena was detained “for problems related to his ex-partner.”
It was unclear if he was formally charged with any crime. Mexican law allows a two-day period for prosecutors to decide whether to press charges. Usually, suspects are in jail awaiting that decision.
Local media reported that Arozarena married a Colombian woman earlier this month in Mérida, the capital of the state of Yucatán.
He hit .377 with 10 home runs and 14 RBIs in 20 postseason games for Tampa Bay. AP
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