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 9/26/20

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.

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