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OAKLAND, Calif. -- Following his arrest Monday morning in Sheffield Lake for a DUI, Indians outfielder Shin-Soo Choo called his teammates together in a huddle just before batting practice Tuesday evening at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum and apologized to them.

Choo had already talked to several players and coaches in the locker room before batting practice.

"I do not want to make trouble on this team," Choo told reporters. "I hope this is not a distraction for us."

GM Chris Antonetti issued this statement, "We are aware of the incident with Shin-Soo Choo and have spoken to him about it. The Indians organization takes these issues very seriously and we are disappointed in the matter. We will continue to monitor the situation and we will not have any further comment at this time."

As for whether Choo will be disciplined or fined, Antonetti said it will be an internal matter.

Choo is the second Indians player to get a DUI this year. Austin Kearns was arrested outside of Lexington, Ky., in February.

The Indians opened a three-game series against Oakland on Tuesday night. Choo started in right field and batted third. He is scheduled to appear in Sheffield Lake Mayor's Court on Thursday at 5 p.m. ET.

"This happened outside [the team]," said Choo, when asked if this would affect his play. "I will be the same guy on the field and in the clubhouse. I'll play hard."

Sheffield Lake Law Director David Graves said Choo was stopped on Lake Road (Route 6) at 2:25 a.m. when a police officer saw his car weaving on the road.

"The officer smelled alcohol on the driver's breath," said Graves. "He performed a field sobriety test and was taken back to the police test. Police said he also failed a Breathalzyer test, registering a .20 [more than twice the legal limit of .08]."

Graves said Choo was released on his own recognizance after being charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The police report indicated Choo was escorted home by police.

Graves said the same officer talked to Choo a little earlier in the evening. Choo had stopped his car on Route 6 and told the officer that he was trying to find his way to his home in Avon Lake. Choo said he was having trouble with his GPS.

The officer followed Choo when he drove off, and pulled him over when he noticed the car weaving.

Choo issued this statement Tuesday afternoon, "I sincerely apologize to my family, teammates, fans and the Indians organization for the attention stemming from this matter. However, I am hopeful that this incident will not be a distraction to the Indians organization while we remain focused on continuing to play winning baseball. Since this is a legal matter, I look forward to it being resolved within the court system as soon as possible."

"I've talked to Choo," said manager Manny Acta. "He's human like the rest of us. He made a mistake. He's very remorseful. He's a great kid and we're moving on."

Teammate Travis Hafner was asked if Choo's arrest would be a distraction to the first-place Indians.

"I don't think it will be a distraction at all," said Hafner. "It's just something we look to move on from as quickly as possible. He's a great teammate and we wish him the best."

Choo is the sixth MLB player to receive a DUI this season. Asked if MLB needed to do anything to control it, Acta said, "Once that stuff went down in St. Louis, we modified things in the clubhouse. I don't think [Choo's arrest] had anything to do what happened in the clubhouse."

In 2007, St. Louis pitcher Josh Hancock was killed in a car accident. It was found he'd been drinking after the game. The Indians, along with other teams, limited the amount of beer available to players and coaches after the game.

"[Drinking and driving] is a society issue," said Acta. "Everyone has to be responsible for their own act."

Said Choo, "Every person has to learn. I regret this happened."

Plain Dealer reporter Mike Sangiacomo contributed to this story.