As expected, CC Sabathia has been suspended as a result of his “that’s for you, bitch” actions the other day against the Rays. MLB announced this afternoon that Sabathia has been suspended five games, effective at the start of next season. He is appealing the suspension. Rays reliever Andrew Kittredge received a three-game ban as well.
Thursday afternoon Sabathia grazed Jake Bauers with a fastball and Kittredge responded by throwing behind Austin Romine’s head in the next half-inning. Sabathia then hit Jesus Sucre in the leg in retaliation. Warnings had been issued so he was immediately ejected.