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Edwin DiazThe New York Mets closer has been suspended 10 games and paid an undisclosed fine for violating MLB's foreign player drug rules, MLB reported. announcement Monday from the league. (RELATED: Rangers' Max Scherzer quietly makes history, tying him with Greg Maddux for 11th-most strikeouts in MLB history)
The suspension, issued by MLB senior vice president of field operations Michael Hill, begins Tuesday when the Mets host the New York Yankees at Citi Field, but he can appeal the league's decision. If he does, he would be presented with MLB special assistant superintendent John McHale Jr., but his suspension would be stayed pending the completion of the disciplinary process.
before taking the mound in the top of the ninth inning in New York. 5-2 victory During a game against the Chicago Cubs on ESPN's “Sunday Night Baseball,” Diaz was removed from the game by crew chief Vic Carapazza after a sticky substance was found on his hand.
MLB has officially suspended Edwin Diaz following his ejection last night. pic.twitter.com/e62VBS6HWn
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) June 24, 2024
In case you missed it, here's the whole story of this scene.
Edwin Diaz was ejected without throwing a single pitch.pic.twitter.com/Gw6ZSYaoPk
— Baseball's Greatest Moments (@BBGreatMoments) June 24, 2024
Edwin Diaz was ejected for a foreign object violation shortly after entering the game to make the save. pic.twitter.com/RmlGtgqVT4
— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) June 24, 2024
Drew Smith and Jake Diekman, who came in for Edwin Diaz, closed out the game with two big strikeouts.
(via translation:) pic.twitter.com/XRkY58Nu27
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 24, 2024
On Edwin Diaz's ejection: pic.twitter.com/9RH3py8sk6
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) June 24, 2024
That's New York Mets baseball, baby!
