Chicago reliever Ryan Tepera received a three game suspension for throwing at Milwaukee pitcher Brandon Woodruff in Tuesday's Cubs victory over the Brewers, the league announced on Thursday afternoon.
It was determined Tepera, 33, had intent when he threw behind and at the feet of Woodruff in the bottom of the fifth inning. By rule, manager David Ross received a one game suspension which he'll serve on Friday.
Tepera is appealing the punishment which will be held in abeyance until the process is complete.
Tempers have been running high between the teams as Cubs catcher Willson Contreras has been hit by a pitch three times by the Brewers just this month, including once in the head.