New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia received a five-game suspension from MLB for throwing at Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jesus Sucre on Thursday, The Athletic's Lindsey Adler reported Saturday.
According to Adler, Sabathia will appeal the punishment. ESPN.com's Marly Rivera noted the suspension will apply to the 2019 regular season and not limit Sabathia's availability for the playoffs.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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