Angels' Soler and Braves' López Suspended After Brawl
Major League Baseball suspended Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler and Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López for seven games each following a physical altercation during a game on April 7, 2026, in Anaheim. The incident occurred in the fifth inning after Soler was hit by a pitch and subsequently charged the mound following a wild pitch. Tensions escalated into a fight before players intervened. While both received undisclosed fines, an agreement between MLB and the Players Association reduced López's suspension to five games, allowing him to start his next scheduled game. Soler's suspension remains pending appeal. The brawl was triggered by Soler's dissatisfaction with López's response when asked if everything was okay.
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Angels' Soler and Braves' López Suspended After Brawl
Major League Baseball suspended Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler and Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López for seven games each following a physical altercation during a game on April 7, 2026, in Anaheim. The incident occurred in the fifth inning after Soler was hit by a pitch and subsequently charged the mound following a wild pitch. Tensions escalated into a fight before players intervened. While both received undisclosed fines, an agreement between MLB and the Players Association reduced López's suspension to five games, allowing him to start his next scheduled game. Soler's suspension remains pending appeal. The brawl was triggered by Soler's dissatisfaction with López's response when asked if everything was okay.
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