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Report: San Diego Padres Everth Cabrera cited for driving while stoned

By Patrick Schmidt

Aug 6, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera (2) throws to first against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 6, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera (2) throws to first against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /
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San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera was arrested early Friday morning and arrested for driving under the influence after the California Highway Patrol determined he was under the influence of marijuana.

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According to TMZ, “The California Highway Patrol confirms U.S. border patrol agents initially made contact with the 27-year-old near a checkpoint on the 94 Freeway around 12:30 AM. We’re told the agents suspected something was wrong — and contacted the CHP to check things out. After CHP arrived to the scene, deputies were convinced Cabrera was under the influence of marijuana and arrested him for DUI.”

Cabrera was taken to a nearby station where he was cited and had blood drawn before being released.

The former All-Star shortstop was hopeful his injured hamstring would be healthy enough to go out on a rehab assignment this weekend, but manager Bud Black said on Thursday it is not to the point where he can play for Lake Elsinore for their playoff series.

Cabrera was an All-Star last year when he hit .283 and stole 37 bases in 95 games but was suspended for the rest of the season for his connection in the Biogenesis case that also saw Nelson Cruz and Alex Rodriguez suspended, among others.

His numbers have not returned to the form he showed in the first half of last year as he slumped to a .232 batting average in 90 games with 36 runs, 20 runs batted in and 18 stolen bases in 90 games.

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