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Nationals' Jorge López Appeals Suspension After Near-Miss Pitch Clears Benches

MLB suspended López for three games and fined him for allegedly targeting Andrew McCutchen, while manager Dave Martínez served a one-game suspension.

Apr 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jorge Lopez (21) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the seventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Apr 1, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez (4) walks back to the dugout after visiting the pitcher’s mound during the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Jorge López was ejected from Wednesday's Nationals-Pirates game after a pitch near Andrew McCutchen's head led to a benches-clearing incident.
  • MLB issued a three-game suspension and fine to López for intentionally throwing at McCutchen, though López denies intent and has appealed the ruling.
  • Nationals manager Dave Martínez was suspended for one game due to López's actions and served the penalty during Thursday's game.
  • The incident followed López hitting Bryan Reynolds with a pitch and occurred a day after a Pirates pitcher hit a Nationals player in the face, raising tensions.
  • Andrew McCutchen stated he did not believe the pitch was intentional, while López apologized, citing struggles with his command this season.