Mariners Outfielder Victor Robles⁢ faces Suspension After On-Field Incident

Seattle Mariners outfielder ⁤Victor Robles is facing repercussions for a display of frustration during a rehab assignment. robles ⁣was suspended for 10 games‍ by Major League Baseball on Tuesday following an ‍incident in a Triple-A game on Sunday.

The incident occurred during a game between the Tacoma Rainiers and the Las Vegas Aviators. In the third inning, Las vegas starter Joey Estes threw a pitch inside to Robles, ⁢who reacted by swinging to avoid being hit. After dropping his bat, Robles picked it up ⁤and threw it in the direction of estes, leading to his⁢ immediate ejection by home plate umpire Joe McCarthy.

This⁤ incident follows a pattern of Robles being hit by‍ pitches. He had been struck three times in his previous⁣ four games with Tacoma, which appeared to ⁣contribute to his reaction. after being ejected, Robles continued to express his frustration, taking steps ⁤toward the mound while yelling at the pitcher before being restrained by McCarthy and Las Vegas⁢ teammates. He then threw a⁤ box of snacks onto the field before leaving the dugout.

The 10-game suspension will⁤ be served‍ at the MLB ‍level⁢ once Robles is activated and returns to the Mariners. He is expected to⁤ appeal the decision, ‍hoping to have the penalty reduced or overturned.