Rougned Odor won his appeal, sort of.
The Texas Rangers second baseman will begin serving a seven-game suspension Friday for punching Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista in the jaw during a game, according to multiple reports. Odor was originally suspended eight games.
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Odor has been playing while waiting for his appeal to be heard by MLB. The two sides met Tuesday.
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The May 15 incident between Odor and Bautista caused a benches-clearing brawl that resulted in four players receiving suspensions. Odor received the harshest penalty. In all, 14 players, managers and coaches were fined and/or suspended for their roles. Bautista received a one-game suspension. He had his appeal hearing with MLB on Thursday.
Odor would be eligible to return June 4 at home against the Mariners.