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.