Atlanta Braves OF Hector Olivera suspended through Aug. 1

ATLANTA -- The strange case of Hector Olivera took its latest twist on Thursday when the Cuban was suspended through Aug. 1 for violation of baseball's domestic violence policy.

The suspension is retroactive to April 30. Olivera was arrested on April 12 at the team's hotel in Arlington, Va., for allegedly assaulting a woman and placed on the restricted list.

"Having reviewed all of the available evidence, I have concluded that Mr. Olivera violated the Policy and should be subject to discipline in the form of an unpaid suspension that will expire on August 1," commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. "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."

The MLB Players Association said in a statement that Olivera would not appeal the suspension and he would be fully reinstated.

The Dodgers signed Olivera to a six-year, $62.5 million deal on May 19, 2015, but were willing to trade him two months later.

Olivera was acquired by Atlanta in a much-criticized deal with the Dodgers on July 30, 2015 that sent left-handed starter Alex Wood, left-handed reliever Luis Avilan and infielder Jose Peraza, then considered the team's No. 1 prospect, to Los Angeles.

The Braves were hoping that Olivera, 31, would provide a solid bat in the middle of the order and become a serviceable fielder. He arrived in Atlanta with a bad hamstring and was never really at full strength. He hit .253 with two homers in 24 games for Atlanta.

Confidence was high this spring when Olivera hit .393 (24-for-61) and seemed to be making progress in his conversion to left field. In his first six games this season, Olivera was batting .211 (4-for-19) with a double and five strikeouts.

Speculation now revolves around what the Braves plan to do with Olivera, whether they'll keep, try to trade him or release him in August.

Atlanta officials aren't saying. The Braves released this official statement about the Olivera decision: "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."