MLB Suspends Marinaccio for Three Games Following HBP Incident

WHO:

MLB.com - Padres reliever Ron Marinaccio received a three-game suspension.

MLB.com - Padres manager Craig Stammen received a one-game suspension.

MLB.com - Gunnar Henderson of the Baltimore Orioles was hit by a pitch.

MLB.com - Michael Hill is MLB’s Senior Vice President for On-Field Operations.

MLB.com - Orioles manager Craig Albernaz commented on the incident.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Marinaccio was suspended for intentionally hitting Henderson with a pitch.

MLB.com - Marinaccio received an undisclosed fine.

MLB.com - Stammen's suspension will be served during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

MLB.com - Marinaccio's suspension is on hold pending an appeal.

MLB.com - Marinaccio hit Henderson with a 94 mph fastball.

MLB.com - Stammen was ejected after arguing Marinaccio's ejection.

MLB.com - Mason Miller was placed on the bereavement/family medical leave list.

MLB.com - Kyle Hart was recalled from Triple-A El Paso to replace Miller.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The incident occurred at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

MLB.com - The Padres are scheduled to play at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

WHEN:

MLB.com - Marinaccio's suspension was announced on a Monday.

MLB.com - Stammen will serve his suspension on the same Monday.

MLB.com - Marinaccio's appeal process will determine the timing of his suspension.

WHY:

MLB.com - Marinaccio and Stammen claimed the pitch was part of a strategy to pitch inside to Henderson.

MLB.com - Henderson believed the hit by pitch was intentional due to previous pitches that forced him to dodge.

HOW:

MLB.com - Marinaccio was ejected by crew chief Chris Conroy after hitting Henderson.

MLB.com - Stammen argued the ejection and was subsequently tossed from the game.

Padres reliever Ron Marinaccio has received a three-game suspension for intentionally hitting Gunnar Henderson of the Baltimore Orioles with a 94 mph fastball, while Padres manager Craig Stammen has been handed a one-game suspension for arguing Marinaccio's ejection. Marinaccio's suspension is currently on hold pending an appeal, and he was also fined an undisclosed amount for the incident that took place at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. In roster news, Mason Miller has been placed on the bereavement/family medical leave list, leading to Kyle Hart's recall from Triple-A El Paso.