Former Atlanta Brave Hector Olivera was found guilty of domestic assault Thursday and ordered to serve 10 days in jail, USA Today reports.

Olivera was a member of the Braves when he was arrested in April for allegedly beating a female acquaintance in an incident at the team hotel in Arlington, Va. The Braves traded Olivera to the Padres for Matt Kemp in July, and he's now a free agent after being released by the Padres.

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