On Tuesday, the Major League Baseball (MLB) announced that the suspension of Houston Astros pitcher Roberto Abreu has been postponed until next year. This means that Abreu, who was suspended for five games due to his involvement in the sign-stealing scandal, will be available to pitch in Game 7 of the World Series if the Astros make it that far.
Abreu was one of the players involved in the sign-stealing scandal that rocked the MLB earlier this year. He was suspended for five games, but the suspension was put on hold while the investigation was ongoing. Now that the investigation is complete, the MLB has decided to postpone Abreu’s suspension until next year, allowing him to be available for Game 7 if the Astros make it that far.
This is great news for the Astros, as Abreu has been a key part of their bullpen this season. He has a 2.90 ERA and has struck out over a batter per inning. His presence in the bullpen gives the Astros a much-needed boost heading into Game 7, should they make it that far.
It’s unclear why the MLB decided to postpone Abreu’s suspension until next year, but it’s likely because they want to avoid any potential controversy that could arise if he were to be suspended during the World Series. By postponing his suspension until next year, they can avoid any potential distractions and ensure that the World Series is focused solely on the game itself.
Overall, this is great news for the Astros and their fans. Abreu has been an important part of their bullpen this season and his presence in Game 7 could be the difference between winning and losing. It remains to be seen whether or not the Astros will make it to Game 7, but if they do, they can rest assured knowing that Abreu will be available to help them out.
