White Sox RHP Jimmy Cordero suspended for hitting Cubs' Contreras

Jimmy Cordero plunked Willsons Contreras in the top of the seventh inning, likely as a response to Contreras' bat flip following a home run in the third inning. Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports

White Sox reliever Jimmy Cordero suspended three games for hitting Wilson Contreras

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Sep 26, 2020 4:26 PM ET

The Chicago White Sox will be without one of their relievers for at least three games following his actions in Friday's 10-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs.

Major League Baseball suspended right-hander Jimmy Cordero for three games and fined him an undisclosed amount for intentionally hitting Cubs catcher Wilson Contreras with a pitch.

Jimmy Cordero has received a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for intentionally hitting Willson Contreras of the Chicago Cubs with a pitch during the top of the seventh inning of Friday night’s game at Guaranteed Rate Field.
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) September 26, 2020

Cordero plunked Contreras in the top of the seventh inning, likely as a response to Contreras' bat flip following a home run off Dylan Cease in the third inning.

White Sox manager Rick Renteria received a one-game ban and a fine as a result of Cordero's actions. Renteria will serve his suspension on Saturday against the Cubs.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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