06/04: Burnett Suspended Six Games, Fined; Appeals
MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports that A.J. Burnett was fined (amount undisclosed) and suspended for 6 games for throwing in the general direction of Nelson Cruz's head on
Tuesday night. He has appealed the ruling and is able to pitch until he receives a hearing.
Vicente Padilla, who hit two batters leading up to the incident, did not see any suspension,
only a fine.
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