The Major League Baseball (MLB) has announced that shortstop José Ramírez will be in the lineup for the upcoming game, while outfielder Ryan Anderson has been removed due to disciplinary action. This decision comes after a wild brawl broke out between the two teams during their last game.
The incident occurred in the bottom of the ninth inning when Anderson and Ramírez exchanged words after Anderson was called out on a close play at first base. Anderson then charged the mound and threw a punch at Ramírez, who retaliated with a punch of his own. Both benches cleared and a full-scale brawl ensued.
After reviewing the incident, MLB has decided to suspend Anderson for two games and fine him an undisclosed amount. Ramírez was also fined, but he will not be suspended and will remain in the lineup.
This is not the first time that Anderson has been disciplined by MLB. Last season he was suspended for three games after being ejected for arguing a call with an umpire.
The incident has caused a stir among fans, with some questioning why Ramírez was not suspended as well. However, MLB has stated that they believe Ramírez was acting in self-defense and that his actions were not as severe as Anderson’s.
It remains to be seen how this incident will affect the teams’ performance in the upcoming game. With Anderson out of the lineup, the team will be without one of their key players. Meanwhile, Ramírez will have to prove that he can stay focused and avoid any further altercations on the field.
The MLB has made it clear that they will not tolerate any further incidents of this nature and that they will continue to hand down disciplinary action when necessary. It is up to both teams to ensure that their players remain focused on the game and avoid any further altercations.
