GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Cleveland Indians outfielder Austin Kearns was arrested in Kentucky last month on suspicion of drunk driving just days before he reported to training camp.
The club was not aware of Kearns’ arrest until it was reported Monday by the Jessamine (Ky.) Journal. A team spokesman said the Indians have since spoken with the 30-year-old Kearns about the incident.
According to the paper, Kearns was arrested after being stopped by an off-duty Lexington police officer, who said Kearns was “flashing his headlights and weaving” in a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. Kearns posted bond and has a court appearance scheduled for March 10.
The Indians re-signed Kearns as a free agent in December. He was with the club last season until July 30, when he was traded to the New York Yankees.
