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Rangers reliever Jeffress jailed on DWI charge

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress, who was acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers at the trade deadline, was arrested early Friday morning, according to the Dallas County jail records.

WFAA-TV, citing sources, reported Jeffress was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated. Dallas County records show the 28-year-old pitcher was jailed at 5:13 a.m.

The Rangers issued a statement saying they were "aware of the situation" and "we are in the process of ... gathering information and have no further comment,

Jeffress has a 2.52 ERA and 27 saves in 56 games.