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MLB Rescinds Matt Chapman’s Suspension After Giants Reach Settlement

The Giants announced an agreement with the Commissioner’s Office that converts his ban into a fine.

Overview

  • San Francisco said Friday that Chapman will pay a fine in place of the previously issued one-game suspension for the Sept. 2 altercation at Coors Field.
  • MLB said Chapman was penalized for pushing Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland during the benches-clearing incident.
  • Kyle Freeland, Willy Adames and Rafael Devers were also fined for their roles in the fracas, with amounts not disclosed.
  • Chapman, Freeland and Adames were ejected that night, and Chapman played the following game while his appeal was under review.
  • The resolution was announced ahead of the Giants’ series opener against the Dodgers after the team reached terms with the league.