27 year-old will enter MLB-administered treatment program
LAKELAND, FL (AP) -- Miguel Cabrera has reported to Detroit Tigers' training camp for the first time since he was arrested last week on suspicion of drunken driving.
The slugging first baseman arrived after the team's workout Thursday. Detroit will hold a news conference at 4:30 p.m.
The 27-year-old Cabrera was arrested Feb. 16 on suspicion of driving under the influence and resisting an officer without violence, both misdemeanors. He is set to be arraigned on March 16.
Tigers General Manager Dave Dombrowski said last week that Cabrera would undergo treatment before he would report to camp. The Tigers position players reported on Feb. 18.
UPDATE: Miguel Cabrera will enter a treatment program set up by doctors administered by Major League Baseball and its players' union.
The Detroit Tigers slugger reported to spring training Thursday for the first time since he was arrested last week on suspicion of drunken driving.
MLB executive vice president Rob Manfred said Cabrera "understands that any future alcohol-related incidents could involve more serious consequences."
Detroit was to hold a news conference later Thursday.
The 27-year-old was arrested Feb. 16 on suspicion of driving under the influence and resisting an officer without violence, both misdemeanors. He is set to be arraigned on March 16.
Tigers General Manager Dave Dombrowski said last week that Cabrera would undergo treatment before he would report to camp. The Tigers position players reported on Feb. 18.
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