Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta suspended 3 games for intentionally throwing at Phillies' Nick Castellanos
Tampa Bay pitcher Edwin Uceta has been suspended for three games and fined for intentionally throwing at Nick Castellanos, an action that prompted the Philadelphia Phillies outfielder to say “that’s like my 2-year-old throwing a fit.”
NEW YORK (AP) — Tampa Bay pitcher Edwin Uceta was suspended for three games and fined Wednesday for intentionally throwing at Nick Castellanos, an action that prompted the Philadelphia Phillies outfielder to say “that’s like my 2-year-old throwing a fit.”
Rays manager Kevin Cash was suspended for one game and also fined an undisclosed amount by Michael Hill, Major League Baseball’s senior vice president for on-field operations.
Cash was to serve the suspension during Wednesday night's game at Philadelphia. If Uceta appeals to MLB special assistant John McHale Jr., the penalty would be delayed until the appeals process is concluded.
Uceta came in on relief with the score 4-4 in the eighth inning and runners at second and third with one out Tuesday night. Cal Stevenson hit a two-run double, Buddy Kennedy added an RBI single, Trea Turner hit a two-run homer and Bryce Harper hit his third double of the game.
