Monte Harrison, Starling Marte reportedly had confrontation

Starling Marte (6) reportedly got into it with his teammate during the team's recent road trip. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Marlins' Monte Harrison, Starling Marte reportedly got into confrontation

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 7/22/21

Two Miami Marlins players were involved in a confrontation during the team’s recent road trip, according to a report.

Craig Mish, who has a record of excellent inside information concerning the Marlins, reported about the matter on Thursday. Mish said that outfielder Monte Harrison instigated a confrontation with teammate Starling Marte. The incident reportedly took place during the team’s road trip in Washington.

Per sources Marlins Outfielder Monte Harrison was involved in a clubhouse incident in Washington which he instigated a confrontation with teammate Starling Marte. My understanding is the club has handled the situation internally.

— Craig Mish (@CraigMish) July 23, 2021

The Marlins were in Washington from Monday-Wednesday for a three-game series, and they went 1-2. They lost the first game of the series 18-1. Marte was not in the lineup for that game. His absence was attributed to a shoulder issue that came up the previous game. Harrison, who is a reserve outfielder, started and went 1-for-3 with a double in the game.

Harrison was demoted to the minors on Wednesday, a day before this report emerged.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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