Here is the video of the moment Anthony Rendon grabbed and assaulted a fan, and attempted to him hit him during Los Angeles Angels game with Oakland Athletics.
MLB said Monday that Rendon was suspended for five games and fined an undisclosed amount. However, it was further reported that the MLB and the MLB Players Association negotiated and reduced his suspension time to four games.
How It Happened
According to reports, Rendon was walking through the dugout en route to the clubhouse tunnel when he stopped along the way. He then turned toward the stands and grabbed a man by the shirt, pulling him down. He exchanged words with him and tried to hit him.
“My emotions got the best of me. I’m usually pretty good about interacting with fans. … We spoke on the phone, and we both apologized about what had happened. And so we’re both ready to move forward,” Rendon said.
Anthony Rendon is the third baseman for the Los Angeles Angels. The infielder went 0 for 3 in the opening-day loss. He is 0 for 6 in eight plate appearances through two games this season. Rendon signed a seven-year, $245 million contract with the Angels in 2019. His annual salary is $38.5 million through 2026.
Rendon served the first game of his suspension on Monday night. The Angels (3-1) will face the Seattle Mariners (1-4) at 9:40 p.m. EDT Tuesday in Seattle.