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MLB Suspends Dennis Santana After He Swiped at Fan in Detroit

His appeal keeps him on the roster pending MLB’s final decision.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 15: Dennis Santana #60 of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 15, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Jun 11, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Dennis Santana (60) delivers the ball to the Miami Marlins at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana, seen during a game May 27 in Phoenix, was involved in an incident with a fan by the visitors’ bullpen during Thursday’s game against the Tigers in Detroit.

Overview

  • During the seventh inning of the June 19 doubleheader at Comerica Park, Santana lunged over the Pirates’ bullpen and swiped at a heckling fan.
  • MLB suspended Santana for four games and fined him an undisclosed amount for “aggressive conduct toward a fan” after reviewing multiple videos.
  • Tigers security ejected the spectator, who was wearing a Roberto Clemente jersey, and no physical contact was confirmed.
  • Santana said the fan had “crossed the line” multiple times and later told manager Don Kelly he regretted his actions.
  • Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham was also involved in a separate fan confrontation in the 10th inning, leading to additional ejections.