Rays' Arozarena: Miscommunication led to arrest in Mexico

Oct 23, 2020; Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Dodgers during Game 3 of the 2020 World Series. Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Rays' Randy Arozarena: November arrest in Mexico stemmed from miscommunication with ex-wife

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Feb 24, 2021 1:47 PM ET

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena was arrested in Mexico in November for allegedly trying to abduct his daughter from his ex-wife. On Wednesday, he addressed the situation with reporters.

According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Arozarena said the incident stemmed from a "miscommunication" with his daughter's mother and it has since been resolved.

#Rays Arozarena said legal issue in Mexico during offseason stemmed from "a miscommunication" with the mother of his daughter and has been resolved, that "nothing bad came of it.''
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) February 24, 2021

Arozarena's ex-wife told a judge that she did not want to press charges and the 25-year-old was released two days after he was arrested.

The ALCS MVP was traded to the Rays from the St. Louis Cardinals in 2019. During the 2020 playoffs, he hit .377 with 10 home runs and 14 RBI. His 10 blasts set the MLB record for home runs in a single postseason.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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