(SportsNetwork.com) - San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera was arrested after a traffic stop this week when police suspected he was driving under the influence of marijuana.
The California Highway Patrol said in a news release Friday it was notified by the United States Border Control of a possible DUI early Wednesday morning. A CHP unit in the area responded and determined Cabrera to be under the influence of marijuana.
Cabrera was arrested and transported to a CHP office in El Cajon, where he was cited and released into the custody of his mother-in-law after police said he showed no more signs of still being under the influence of the drug.
The CHP called Cabrera "cooperative" and said DUI charges against him would be requested.
"We were made aware of an incident involving Everth Cabrera this week, and we take this matter very seriously," the Padres said in a statement.
"We are in the process of gathering information and are in communication with Major League Baseball. We refrain from further comment at this time."
Cabrera, 27, has been out since Aug. 10 because of a lingering left hamstring strain that also landed him on the DL in July. He is batting .232 with three home runs, 18 stolen bases and a .272 on-base percentage in 90 games this season.
Last year, Cabrera was suspended 50 games for his connection to the Biogenesis clinic accused of supplying performance-enhancing drugs.
TMZ.com first reported the arrest. The CHP news release was obtained by the San Diego Union-Tribune.
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