MLB announces punishment for Tim Anderson, Jose Ramirez fight |
A combined eight members of the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox have received discipline for their roles in the benches-clearing on-field incident that occurred in the bottom of the sixth inning of Saturday night’s game at Cleveland’s Progressive Field. Michael Hill, Major League Baseball’s Senior Vice President for On-Field Operations, made the announcement:
• White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson as received a six-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for fighting. • Guardians third baseman José Ramírez has received a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for fighting. • Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase has received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine. • White Sox manager Pedro Grifol and Guardians manager Terry Francona have each received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine. • Guardians third base coach Mike Sarbaugh has received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine. • In addition, White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech and Guardians outfielder Gabriel Arias have each received an undisclosed fine. The suspensions of Anderson and Ramírez had been scheduled to become effective tonight, when the Guardians are to host the Toronto Blue Jays and the White Sox are to host the New York Yankees. However, both Anderson and Ramírez have elected to appeal. Thus, the discipline issued to them will be held in abeyance until that process is complete. Clase has elected not to appeal and will serve his discipline tonight. Grifol and Francona must serve their respective suspensions tonight, while Sarbaugh will serve his suspension on Tuesday. Jose Ramirez and Tim Anderson started quite the brawl in Cleveland 👀 Grifol wouldn’t comment on whether Anderson was tested for concussion after the punch. pic.twitter.com/9RYikSfhXG
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