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.