The MLB has recently suspended San Diego Padres reliever Robert Suárez for 10 games due to the use of a sticky substance on the baseball. This is the sixth pitcher to be penalized this season for the same violation.
The sticky substance, commonly referred to as “spitball,” is illegal in the MLB and is used by pitchers to gain an advantage by making the ball harder to hit. The league has been cracking down on its use in recent years, and this suspension is a testament to that.
Suárez was caught using the substance during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 28th. He was ejected from the game and subsequently suspended for 10 games without pay. He is eligible to return to the Padres on May 18th.
The Padres have released a statement expressing their disappointment in Suárez’s actions and have said that they do not condone the use of any illegal substances in the game of baseball. They also stated that they will continue to support Suárez and help him learn from this mistake.
This suspension serves as a reminder that the MLB is serious about its stance on the use of illegal substances in baseball. It is important for players to understand that they will be held accountable for their actions and that there are consequences for breaking the rules.
The league has made it clear that it will not tolerate any violations of its rules, and this suspension is just another example of that. It is important for players to understand the rules and abide by them in order to ensure a fair and competitive game.
