MLB

Joe kelly Gets Suspended 8 Games.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was issued a one-game suspension and Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker was fined an undisclosed amount, MLB announced on Wednesday afternoon.

Kelly, who threw a fastball behind Alex Bregman’s head and later taunted Carlos Correa on the way back to the dugout, will appeal his suspension, making him available for the series finale.

MLB referenced a previous suspension for “intentional throwing” in deciphering punishment for Kelly, who was docked six games for plunking and then fighting with Tyler Austin of the New York Yankees in April 2018.

After his 3-0, 96 mph fastball sailed behind Bregman, Kelly threw four pitches high to Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel and later brushed back Correa with a couple of inside curveballs.