After hitting Manny Machado with a pitch near the head Wednesday night, Jonathan Papelbon has been punished with a three game suspension by Major League Baseball. The 34-year-old will, however, appeal the suspension, making him available to pitch during this weekend’s series against the Phillies.
Here’s MLB’s official statement via the Washington Post’s Chelsea Janes:
MLB announces Papelbon has been suspended three games for throwing at Machado Wednesday night: pic.twitter.com/jwT9z3nSuS
— Chelsea Janes (@chelsea_janes) September 25, 2015
Papelbon was ejected by home plate umpire Mark Ripperger after he drilled the Oriole’s third baseman with a pitch near the head.