Dodgers' Belisario arrested for DUI
Dodgers' Belisario arrested for DUI
Authorities say Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Ronald Belisario has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
California Highway Patrol officer Francisco Villalobos said Belisario was pulled over just before 2:30 a.m. Saturday in Pasadena after CHP officers observed him talking on his cell phone. Villalobos said officers then suspected Belisario had been drinking and placed him under arrest.
He was taken to the Pasadena Police Department and released on unspecified bail. He reported to Dodger Stadium as usual Saturday afternoon and pitched a third of an inning in a loss to Seattle.
"Whenever a member of your organization is said to be in violation of the law, it is disappointing," Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said. "We will provide any help we can."
Dodgers spokesman Josh Rawitch said the team is still trying to confirm the facts.
Noteworthy
* The Detroit Tigers placed lefthanded pitcher Nate Robertson on the 15-day disabled list with what they're calling "a mass" in his left elbow. He is 1-0 with a 7.71 ERA. To take his place on the roster, the Tigers purchased the contract of lefthander Fu-Te Ni from Triple A Toledo. He was 3-0 with a 2.60 ERA there, with 32 strikeouts in 24 appearances.
* Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton will be the designated hitter for Double A Frisco as he starts his comeback from abdominal surgery.
Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Hamilton will lead off and get as many at-bats as possible for the RoughRiders tonight in their last game before the Double A All-Star break.
Hamilton will then work out with the Rangers tomorrow. If all goes well, he will join Triple A Oklahoma City on Wednesday and play multiple games for the RedHawks, including some in the outfield.
In other moves, the Rangers put lefthander Matt Harrison (4-5) on the disabled list with left shoulder inflammation for the second time this season, and recalled righthander Tommy Hunter from Triple A Oklahoma City.
* The Baltimore Orioles placed righthander Koji Uehara on the 15-day disabled list and recalled pitcher David Hernandez from Triple A Norfolk.
The 34-year-old Uehara (2-4) has right elbow tendinitis. *
