CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson He was suspended for three games and fined an undisclosed sum of money after making helmet-to-hat contact with Nick Mahrley, the home plate umpire, during Friday’s game against Oakland A’s.
Anderson appealed his suspension and will now be eligible to play in Saturday’s White Sox vs. Oakland game.
Anderson, 29 years old, was upset by Mahrley’s first pitch strike call in the seventh inning. Before Mahrley ejected Anderson, the two men had a conversation. Anderson reached out to Mahrley, making contact with Mahrley’s cap.
The jaw-to–jaw argument continued for several more minutes before Tony La Russa, his manager, came out to pick up the fight. A few seconds later, he was removed from the ring. Anderson will serve his second suspension of the season. The first was for making contact during a fight over a bench clear. Detroit Tigers.
Due to this incident, he missed the first two 2022 games. He was also banned for one game, but he appealed after making an inappropriate gesture to Cleveland fans in April. Anderson appeals the current suspension. The hearing will take place.
7-3 victory for the A’s.