Olivera suspended 82 games for violating domestic violence policy

Atlanta Braves outfielder Hector Olivera has been suspended 82 games by Major League Baseball for violating the league's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Abuse Policy.

Olivera's unpaid suspension is retroactive to April 30, 2016 and will extend through Aug. 1.

The 31-year-old has agreed not to appeal the suspension.

Atlanta immediately released a statement after learning of the news.

"The Braves fully support Major League Baseball's decision regarding Hector Olivera. The club will have no further comment on the matter at this time."

He was arrested April 13 after allegedly assaulting a woman at a hotel in Arlington, Va., while the Braves were in town for a series against the Washington Nationals.

Olivera was charged with assault and battery, a misdemeanor, and bond was set at $10,000 US.

"Mr. Olivera has also agreed to make a significant charitable contribution to one or more charitable organizations focused on preventing and treating survivors of domestic violence," MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement.

Olivera, acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-team, 12-player trade also involving the Miami Marlins last season, was hitting .211/.238/.263 with zero home runs and two RBIs prior to his suspension.