Boston Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett has been suspended 6 games by MLB for his role in the incident during Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Here is the full release from MLB:
Discipline has been issued to five members of the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim as a result of the on-field incident that occurred in the bottom of the first inning of the Sunday, April 12th game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Bob Watson, Vice President of On-Field Operations for Major League Baseball, made the announcement.
Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett has been suspended for six games and fined an undisclosed amount for intentionally throwing a pitch in the head area of the Angels’ Bobby Abreu and for his aggressive actions after the pitch that incited the bench-clearing incident. Beckett’s six-game suspension is scheduled to begin tonight, when Boston continues its series at Oakland; if he chooses to appeal, then his suspension will be held in abeyance until the process is complete.
Angels’ hitting coach Mickey Hatcher has been suspended for one game and fined an undisclosed amount for his aggressive actions during the incident. Hatcher’s suspension is scheduled to be served tonight, when the Angels play at Seattle.
In addition, undisclosed fines have been issued to Angels’ manager Mike Scioscia and players Torii Hunter and Justin Speier for their actions during the incident.
I would have to think that Beckett will appeal this decision. More on it as the information becomes available.
