Rays' Edwin Uceta Suspended for Hitting Castellanos

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta has been suspended for three games and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball for intentionally hitting Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Castellanos with a pitch during the eighth inning of Tuesday's game. Rays manager Kevin Cash was also suspended for one game. Castellanos, who was hit by a 96 mph pitch, expressed that he anticipated being targeted due to Uceta’s frustration from a poor performance earlier in the inning. The incident led to benches clearing, but no physical altercations occurred. Uceta denies hitting Castellanos intentionally, claiming the pitch got away from him. Whether Uceta will appeal the suspension remains undecided.