Damn it, Ronel! understood!
Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel BlancoHe was ejected from the game on Tuesday after umpires found a foreign object in his glove, but he received a 10-game suspension from MLB.league announced Wednesday news.
Major League Baseball also imposed an undisclosed fine on Blanco. Astros general manager Dana Brown said the 30-year-old will not appeal the decision. ESPN. As a result, the suspension will go into effect Wednesday night while Houston continues its series against the Oakland Athletics. (Related: Athletics move one step closer to Las Vegas after proposed voting plan over funding shortfall: Report)
Brown said both Blanco and his attorney initially considered appealing the case, but decided it was best to “go back” and “move forward.”
“Ronel Blanco is a good person, a good guy, and he’s worked hard to get into the starting rotation,” Brown said. “I think he sees it as, ‘Look, I don’t want to go out.'” I don’t want to extend it any further. I want to go back to being a pitcher.”
Ronel Blanco begins his 10-game suspension for violating adulteration laws starting today. pic.twitter.com/vwpYZ6ofp8
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) May 15, 2024
Yes, Ronell may be a good person off the field, but let’s be real…this guy was cheating.
Ronel Blanco was ejected from the game after a foreign object was found in his glove. pic.twitter.com/cO2Thuev4iQ
— NBCS A’s (@NBCSAthletics) May 15, 2024
The rules are clear and have been for years. Sticky items are prohibited. He gets caught cheating and has to serve time…point, blank, period.
