Report: Chapman's ban for throwing near Brosseau's head reduced
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New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman will serve a two-game suspension in 2021 for throwing near the head of Tampa Bay Rays utility player Mike Brosseau, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network.
Chapman's ban was initially for three games, but it was reportedly reduced at a hearing Thursday.
The incident occurred during a regular-season game on Sept. 1, when Chapman threw a 101-mph fastball over Brosseau's head in the ninth inning.
Chapman fastball to the head had this guy seeing his life flash before his eyes pic.twitter.com/htO1foE3e0
— Barstool Sports (@BarstoolsTweets) September 2, 2020
Brosseau got his revenge on Chapman and the Yankees in Game 5 of the ALDS thanks to a dramatic game-winning home run.
On the 10th pitch of the at-bat ... @mikebrosseau10 delivers! 😱 pic.twitter.com/STyQuOuKj0
— MLB (@MLB) October 10, 2020
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