Former Vol Arrested On Prostitution Sting

Heath suspened after prostitution sting

Posted March 27, 2010 at 12:10 a.m.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. - The Atlanta Braves have suspended a minor league pitcher who was charged with two prostitution-related misdemeanors after a sting conducted not far from the team's spring training facility.

Deunte Heath, who played for Tennessee from from 2006-07, bonded out of jail Friday. Kissimmee police spokeswoman Stacie Miller says Heath was arrested Thursday night when he allegedly responded to Internet prostitution ads and agreed to pay $75 for a sex act.

The Braves say Heath has been suspended indefinitely and sent home to Decatur, Ga., while the club gathers details of his arrest.

Heath, 24, pitched in 32 games last season with Class AAA Gwinnett and Class AA Mississippi. He went 2-6 with a 5.20 ERA.

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