The Toronto Blue Jays have suspended outfielder Kevin Pillar two games for using an anti-gay slur during Wednesday night's game.
Toronto general manager Ross Atkins told reporters that the suspension was arrived at in consultation with Major League Baseball and the players association.
Before the suspension was announced, Pillar had apologized for "inappropriate language" to his opponent, teammates and the LGBTQ community as MLB acknowledged it was investigating the situation.
Pillar struck out swinging to end the seventh inning after he says he was quick-pitched by Atlanta Braves pitcher Jason Motte.