The Braves have signed Scott Spiezio to a minor-league contract, the team announced Monday.

The infielder/outfielder was released by St. Louis on Feb. 27 after being charged in a six-count complaint involving drunken driving and assault in a December car crash. The Orange County (Calif.) district attorney charged Spiezio with misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence, driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or more, hit and run, aggravated assault, assault and battery.

"After talking to Scott this past weekend and meeting with him this afternoon, we feel he is sincere in his contrition and we are willing to give him a second chance," Braves general manager Frank Wren said in a statement.

Spiezio will work out with Class A Rome Tuesday and then report to Class AAA Richmond on Wednesday.

"I am very embarrassed and sorry for what happened in the off-season," Spiezio said in a statement. "I have taken steps, including treatment, to ensure it will not happen again. I have taken full responsibility and I am making restitution to the people I have hurt. I am very appreciative of the second chance I've been given. The Braves have made no promises to me, except to give me the opportunity to prove that I have made amends and that I can still perform at this level."

Spiezio, 35, has a .255 career batting average with four teams.