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David Bell 'disappointed' by Nick Castellanos suspension: 'He did not initiate physical contact'

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos received a two-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for "aggressive actions and for instigating a benches-clearing incident" during the fourth inning Saturday.

The suspension was scheduled to begin Monday, but Castellanos is appealing the suspension. He is eligible to play until the appeal process is completed.

In addition to Castellanos – he was the only player ejected – five players received undisclosed fines: Eugenio Suárez, Jesse Winker, St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado, Cardinals reliever Jordan Hicks and Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina.

Michael Hill, Major League Baseball’s senior VP for on-field operations, announced the suspension Monday afternoon.