The Incident and Suspension

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles has been suspended for 10 games by Major League Baseball following an incident during a rehab game with the Triple-A tacoma Rainiers on sunday, August 18, 2025. Robles threw his bat in the direction of Las Vegas Aviators pitcher Joey Estes after being hit by a pitch.

The suspension will be served once Robles is activated from the injured list.According to reports, Robles intends to appeal the decision.

A Frustrating Sequence of Events

The incident occurred in the third inning of the Rainiers’ game against the Aviators. robles, already on the injured list as April 6 with a fractured left shoulder, was hit by a pitch from Estes.This was not the first time Robles had been hit by Estes; the two have a history dating back to a 2024 game. The hit-by-pitch was reportedly the fifth time Robles had been struck in just 15 at-bats, leading to visible frustration.

Witnesses reported that Robles promptly threw his bat towards the mound, resulting in his ejection from the game by home plate umpire Joe McCarthy. Adding to the display of frustration, Robles then tossed packets of sunflower seeds onto the field as he left the dugout.

Robles’ Apology and Context

Following the incident, Robles issued a public apology via social media. He acknowledged his reaction was inappropriate but explained it stemmed from the repeated hit-by-pitches. “Getting hit five times in 15 at-bats added to that pressure, and I reacted in a way I’m not proud of,” Robles wrote. “This game means the world to me, and so do the peopel who play it. I respect every one of you – my teammates, the opposing players, and everyone in this league.”

Player Background and Career

Originally from Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic, Robles is in his ninth Major League Baseball season. He spent the first seven-plus seasons of his career with the Washington Nationals, where he was a key contributor to their 2019 World Series championship team. He joined the Seattle Mariners in the 2024 season.