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The Cuban pitcher Yusniel Padrón Artiles, who is on the reserve list for the Cuba team for the upcoming World Classic and recently participated in the Series of the Americas, was arrested in Miami-Dade County, according to initial reports from journalist Daniel Benítez on his social media.
According to public records cited in the publication, Padrón Artiles was incarcerated on February 19, charged with trafficking in powdered cocaine and facing a second additional charge that would include the alleged possession of a firearm.
Until now, the baseball player remains detained without the right to bail.
Sports career
Padrón Artiles had experience in the Minor Leagues with the Boston Red Sox organization and in recent years has participated in Caribbean leagues.
The news has made an impact in the sports world, as the pitcher was associated with the Cuba team in international events.
According to Benítez, the player's father was contacted, but he declined to make any statements regarding the case.
The authorities have not yet released any additional details about the judicial process.
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