Washington Nationals centre fielder Victor Robles has been hit with a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine by Major League Baseball's discipline chief, Michael Hill. The punishment stems from Robles's actions during Tuesday's fiery encounter against the Seattle Mariners, an incident that saw both benches empty onto the T-Mobile Park field.
The flashpoint occurred in the seventh inning when Robles, after being struck by a pitch from Mariners reliever Tayler Saucedo, immediately took exception. The 27-year-old outfielder aggressively gestured and advanced towards Saucedo, igniting a tense confrontation that required intervention from players and umpires alike to prevent further escalation.
Major League Baseball's official statement cited Robles for "actions that incited a benches-clearing incident." As a result, he will be forced to sit out the Nationals' next fixture, a significant blow to the team's lineup. Notably, pitcher Tayler Saucedo escaped any disciplinary action from the league.
This suspension adds to a frustrating period for Robles, who has recently been working his way back from a hamstring injury. His absence will be felt by the Nationals as they continue their campaign.
