OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Royals pitcher Danny Duffy has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence in Overland Park, Kansas, and has been placed on a year's probation.
Sean Reilly, a spokesman for Overland Park, said Tuesday that Duffy entered the plea last week and will pay $1,220 in fines and court fees. Duffy must report to a probation officer once a month and abstain from drugs and alcohol. He also will be subject to random breath, urine or blood screenings.
Royals spokesman Mike Swanson said the plea is a matter between Duffy, his representatives and the city.
Police stopped and cited Duffy in August after he returned to Kansas City during a road trip for an exam on the elbow of his pitching arm. The left-hander underwent surgery in October and is expected to be ready for spring training next month.
Duffy went 9-10 with a 3.81 ERA over 24 starts in the first season of a five-year, $65 million contract extension. He struck out 130 while issuing just 41 walks, and was expected to be the ace of a rebuilt starting rotation.
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