Jose Ramirez’s suspension for Tim Anderson punch reduced to two games

It seems Jose Ramirez received’t have to take a seat out for that lengthy.

Following a wild brawl last Saturday during which Ramirez landed a well-placed proper hook in a battle with White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson, the Guardians’ third baseman had his suspension reduce down from three to 2 video games after an enchantment.

The suspension might be served throughout Cleveland’s weekend sequence in opposition to the Rays, and Ramirez might be out for Saturday and Sunday’s video games.

“Not having him for 10 minutes isn’t enjoyable, not to mention two (video games),” Guardians supervisor Terry Francona mentioned earlier than Saturday’s sport with the Rays. “However I’m glad it’s two as a substitute of three. We received the ultimate verdict this morning.”

Anderson, in the meantime, who appeared to instigate the melee on Aug. 5, was suspended six video games for his position within the battle.

Although the suspension was doled out two days after the brawl, Ramirez continued to play this week till his enchantment was heard.

The 2 infielders started throwing punches after Anderson took situation with how Ramirez slid into second base.

Ramirez knocked Anderson down after the Chicago shortstop failed to attach on a couple of blows.

The Cleveland third baseman later expressed sorrow for his actions within the battle.

Ramirez mentioned he “deeply remorse what occurred” and known as Anderson a “excellent baseball participant.” 

“Everybody who is aware of me, is aware of nicely I’m not anyone who’s on the market searching for bother,” Ramirez mentioned. “It’s been a part of my persona and habits to present 100% on a regular basis on the discipline to assist my workforce and making an attempt to be an instance for the youthful gamers on my workforce. I need to reiterate apologies for my habits and as at all times my aim is to assist my workforce to win and attain the postseason.

“I need to thank all people in my group, my teammates and all my followers for his or her assist throughout this course of.” 

In line with Ramirez, his efforts to make amends with Anderson fell on deaf ears, because the Guardians star mentioned that he had not obtained a response from the Chicago shortstop.