San Diego Padres pitcher Ron Marinaccio has received a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for intentionally hitting Gunnar Henderson of the Baltimore Orioles with a pitch during the bottom of the ninth inning of Saturday’s game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Major League Baseball announced today. Michael Hill, MLB’s Senior Vice President for On-Field Operations, made the announcement.
The suspension of Marinaccio had been scheduled to begin tonight, when the Padres are to begin a road series with the St. Louis Cardinals. However, Marinaccio has elected to file an appeal. Thus, the discipline will be held in abeyance until that process is complete.
In addition, Padres manager Craig Stammen has received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for Marinaccio’s intentional throwing. Stammen will serve his suspension tonight when the Padres play in St. Louis.