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MLB bans Jorge Soler, Reynaldo López seven games for Braves-Angels brawl
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler and Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López each received seven-game suspensions from Major League Baseball on Wednesday, a day after they were ejected following their participation in a brawl.
TL;DR
- Jorge Soler (Angels) and Reynaldo López (Braves) suspended for seven games by MLB.
- Suspensions stem from a brawl during a game between the Braves and Angels.
- The fight began after Soler homered off López, was hit by a pitch, and then charged the mound.
- Braves manager Walt Weiss tackled Soler during the altercation.
- Both players are appealing their suspensions.
- Soler and López were former teammates during the second half of the 2024 season.