Rafael

Furcal

We’ll see how the Braves deal with the distraction of the DUI arrest of their starting shortstop.

Furcal was stopped by Atlanta police at 4:20 a.m. ET near Monroe Drive and I-85. He was also charged with speeding and reckless driving. His bond was set at $3,200 and his next court appearance is set for Oct. 14. The Braves “plan to address this matter later today.” Furcal surely won’t be released, but he may be held out of action for a few games, putting Mark DeRosa at shortstop.

Furcal was arrested and charged with DUI last month for the second time in four years.

His latest sentence will run concurrently with the remaining 19 days of his current jail term. After his release from jail Nov. 1, Furcal also must enter in-house alcohol treatment, serve about 10 months of probation, complete 240 hours of community service and attend a 20-hour course about drunken driving.

Furcal was transferred upon his release to an undisclosed alcohol treatment program, where he’ll spend four weeks.

''He kind of went backward [Monday],’' said Cox, though he said there’s still no plan to put Furcal on the DL. He could return for the weekend series.

Furcal has been out since Sunday with the injury.

Furcal, a switch-hitter, is feeling some pain swinging right-handed, so we wouldn’t bet on him being in there against lefty Darren Oliver tonight.

Furcal’s back injury was looking like it might be more serious over the weekend, so a quick return would be a blessing.

Against right-handers, Drew and Andruw Jones will switch spots, and Adam LaRoche will replace Franco.