Padres Shortstop Cabrera Accused of DUI: CHP

The San Diego Padres’ star shortstop Everth Cabrera was cited on suspicion of driving under the influence, the California Highway Patrol reported Friday.

Cabrera’s car was initially stopped at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday on State Route 94 by Border Patrol agents. California Highway Patrol officers from El Cajon were called in. They said they detected signs that Cabrera was under the influence of marijuana.

He was cited on suspicion of DUI and released to his mother-in-law, according to a CHP news release.

Officers said he was cooperative in the investigation.

Cabrera, 27, has played all six of his major league seasons with the Padres. He was named to the National League All-Star team in 2013. He was suspended for 50 games later that year for his involvement in the Biogenesis performance-enhancing drugs scandal.

He started off hot this season, hitting .289 as the Padres’ leadoff hitter in the first month of the season. But he struggled in May and June, hitting below .200, and went on the disabled list with a hamstring injury that has plagued him the rest of the season.

He’s hitting .232 with three home runs and 18 stolen bases on the season.

A spokeswoman for the San Diego Padres issued this statement on Friday afternoon:

"We were made aware of an incident involving Everth Cabrera this week, and we take this matter very seriously. We are in the process of gathering information and are in communication with Major League Baseball. We refrain from further comment at this time."

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