KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -Alberto Callaspo, one day after being arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence, was placed on the disabled list for undisclosed reasons by the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.
The Royals recalled first baseman-designated hitter Billy Butler from Triple-A Omaha to take his place.
Callaspo, a utility infielder who has appeared in 42 games, was arrested early Friday morning and spent about seven hours in jail before being released on a signature bond. The Royals were evasive about what he would do.
“Alberto is going on the disabled list for evaluation and treatment of an undisclosed medical condition,” manager Trey Hillman said. He declined to elaborate.
“I’ve already given the statement,” he said.
When questioned again, Hillman did say he felt Callaspo, who hit .290 in 100 at-bats with four RBIs, would return.
“Yeah, I think he’ll be back at some point. He’s got a good attitude right now. You can’t have somebody do what he’s going to do without having a good attitude.
“That’s it. That’s it. That’s all I’m saying.”
The 22-year-old Butler is one of the Royals’ top prospects. He got off to a hot start but tailed off and was sent down on May 29. He hit .263 with 18 RBIs in 53 games for the Royals.
Butler seemed to regain his stroke at Omaha, hitting .337 with five homers in 101 at-bats.
“A week ago he was hitting close to .400,” Hillman said. “I’d say his confidence as far as being able to hit the baseball should be pretty high.”
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