MLB has announced they will be handing down punishment to Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly and manager Dave Roberts following last night's actions.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly has received an eight-game suspension for his actions in the bottom of the sixth inning of Tuesday night's game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Kelly, who has previously been suspended in his career for intentional throwing, threw a pitch in the area of the head of Alex Bregman and later taunted Carlos Correa, which led to the benches clearing. Chris Young, Major League Baseball's Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations, made the announcement.
In addition, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has received a one-game suspension as a result of Kelly's actions. Kelly's suspension had been scheduled to begin tonight, when the Dodgers will continue their series in Houston. However, Kelly has elected to appeal. Thus, the discipline will be held in abeyance until the process is complete. Roberts will serve his suspension tonight.
Astros manager Dusty Baker also received a fine as a part of the incident between the two Clubs.
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