Manny Machado was suspended by MLB Chief Baseball Officer Joe Torre for one game due to his actions following an ejection in Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies.
What happened?
Machado was ejected by home-plate umpire Bill Welke for arguing balls and strikes, and upon being tossed, he threw his helmet and yelled at Welke for several moments.
He also threw his bat toward the Coors Field backstop, which MLB ruled as making contact with the umpire, though Machado disputes this.
Why it matters for Manny Machado
The suspension was handed down on Monday, and Machado is appealing the ruling, stating he has the support of MLB, the Padres, and ownership.
Machado said he is waiting for his hearing to plead his case and will move forward with the support of his team.
What comes next?
The MLB Umpires' Association released a statement criticizing the suspension, comparing it to workplace violence and questioning whether this is what MLB wants to teach youth.
MLB responded strongly, stating that the union should not comment on disciplinary decisions made with respect to players.
Machado's appeal will be heard, and a decision will be made on whether the suspension will be upheld or overturned.
The incident occurred on Saturday, and the suspension was handed down on Monday, with Machado appealing shortly after.
As of Tuesday, the situation is still ongoing, with no decision yet made on the appeal.
Machado's actions were deemed unacceptable by MLB, but he maintains that he did not make contact with the umpire.
The Padres and MLB are supporting Machado in his appeal, and a decision is expected soon.