WASHINGTON - Scott Spiezio was released by Atlanta's top minor league affiliate Saturday, less than a week after the veteran infielder pleaded guilty in a drunken-driving case. Spiezio was released by St. Louis on Feb. 27 and signed with Atlanta on March 31.
Braves General Manager Frank Wren said the team and Spiezio had agreed that he would submit to testing, continue his rehabilitation and report to the ballpark each day prepared to play. "Yesterday, he was not ready to play," Wren said.
Spiezio, 35, pleaded guilty Monday to misdemeanor drunken driving and hit-and-run charges stemming from a December car crash in California. He was sentenced to three years' probation and agreed to do alcohol rehab and community service.
"He just needs to be in an environment where he can get the care he needs," Wren said.
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