Tampa Bay Rays’ reliever Edwin Uceta received a three-game suspension and undisclosed fine for intentionally hitting Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos Tuesday night. That’s on top of his ejection from the game.
Additionally, Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash was suspended for a game as well. Even though there doesn’t appear to have been any directive from Cash to hit Castellanos, when a pitcher is suspended for throwing at an opponent, the manager is also viewed by the league as guilty by association.
When Castellanos came to the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning Tuesday, five runs — three of which were charged to Uceta — had already scored for the Phillies in the frame.