Report: Blue Jays pitcher Roberto Osuna arrested for assault

Toronto Blue Jays closing pitcher Roberto Osuna was arrested early Tuesday for assault of a woman and has since been released, according to a report by ESPN.

Toronto Police have released no other details regarding the incident as of Tuesday afternoon in an attempt to keep the victim’s identity from being released.

Osuna, 23, has a court appearance scheduled for June 18, according to The Athletic.

In his fourth season with the Blue Jays, Osuna has a 2.93 ERA in 15 games with nine saves.

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Tony Barnhart, ‘Mr. College Football,’ retiring after 50 years in sports media

Tony Barnhart, known as "Mr. College Football," is retiring from sports media after 50 years in the business — including roles at the AJC, ESPN, CBS and the SEC Network.

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Ossoff launches investigation into corporate takeover of Atlanta housing market

Citing American Dream for Rent, Georgia’s U.S. senator demands answers on bulk purchases of single-family homes.

‘A little bit out of control’: Atlanta council questions mayor’s budget

Dickens administration aims to cut about 150 city jobs this year to help make up projected deficit.

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Patricia Murphy: Sen. MTG? Like Trump’s return, it could happen

Before we count out Marjorie Taylor Green as someone with statewide potential in Georgia, rewind the tape to November to see who won here: Donald Trump