TheRoyals announced Saturday that starting pitcher Yordano Ventura will begin serving an eight-game suspension for his role in a bench-clearing
Nolan Arenado 2018 MLB All-Star Game Jersey brawl against the Orioles on June 7.Ventura plunked Orioles shortstop Manny Machado in the lower backwith a 99-mph fastball in the fifth inning of the Orioles' 9-1 win over the Royals, immediately ignitinga brawl as Machado charged the mound.As soon as Ventura hit Machado, he dropped his glove and removed his cap as he stepped off the mound and waited for the charging Machado.MORE: MLB's worst fieders at every positionVentura was initially given a nine-game suspension, but it was reduced by one game following an appeal.
David Dahl Jersey Machado was given a four-game suspension and his appeal will be heard Tuesday. (UPDATE:Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Saturday night that Machado would begin serving his suspension Sunday.)MORE:Ventura strikes out 10 in first outing since fightVentura has pitched twice since the incident, winning both starts. He scattered five
Pat Valaika Jersey hits over seven innings in a 3-1 win over the White Sox on Sunday and to sed 6 1/3 scorele s innings on Thursday as the Royals beat the Tigers, 10-3.Ventura will likely mi s just one start with the suspension. Barring any rainouts, hewill be eligible to return on June 28, when the Royals will play host to the Cardinals.
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