MLB disciplines Cardinals' Willson Contreras over explosive ejection

Contreras was ejected during the bottom of the seventh inning of the Cardinals' 7-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night after he was called out on strikes. Contreras felt that an 0-2 pitch from Pirates pitcher Yohan Ramirez missed low, and he began jawing at home plate umpire Derek Thomas as he made his way to the dugout.

After he was ejected, Contreras needed to be restrained from going after Thomas. Contreras then threw a bat at one of his own coaches as his was being escorted off the field. He also launched a bucket of gum from the dugout onto the field before he finally headed to the clubhouse.

There were several angles of the meltdown that showed Contreras screaming at Thomas and appearing to make contract with the umpire at one point.

Contreras was also involved in an incident last month that led to the benches clearing, which may have played a role in MLB's decision.

Contreras entered Tuesday batting .261 with 19 home runs and 72 RBI.