MLB issues eight suspensions for ugly Reds-Pirates brawl

Two days after a benches-clearing brawl between the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates, Major League Baseball announced eight suspensions on Thursday afternoon. 

Reds pitcher Amir Garrett was given an eight-game suspension, manager David Bell received a six-game suspension, pitcher Jared Hughes was suspended for three games and former Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig received a three-game suspension. 

For the Pirates, reliever Keone Kela was given a 10-game suspension, infielder José Osuna received a five-game suspension, Kyle Crick got three games and manager Clint Hurdle was suspended for two games. 

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All six players elected to appeal their suspensions and are eligible to play until their appeals are resolved. Managers cannot appeal. Bell will begin serving his six-game suspension Thursday and Hurdle will begin his suspension when the Pirates play again Friday. 

“The incidents between these two Clubs remain a source of concern, and it’s reflected by the level of discipline we are handing down today," MLB chief baseball officer Joe Torre said in a statement. "Everyone on the field should be aware of the example they are setting for fans, particularly young people.  I firmly expect these two managers and all others to hold their players accountable for appropriate conduct and to guide them in the right direction.”

In addition to the suspensions, Joey Votto and Phillip Ervin received fines from MLB along with Pirates pitcher Trevor Williams. MLB noted a number of players from both clubs received fines for participating in the brawl while on the injured list.