Astros reliever Bryan Abreu will officially appeal his 2-game suspension from Major League Baseball, MLB said.
MLB made the announcement on X/Twitter Sunday.
Pitcher Bryan Abreu of the @astros has appealed his two-game suspension and therefore remains eligible to pitch tonight. Per the Basic Agreement, his hearing will be held in the next 48 hours. #ALCS #Postseason
— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) October 22, 2023
Abreu is available to pitch Game 6, as his appeal hearing will not be held Sunday night.
MLB suspended the right-hander after he hit Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia with a pitch in the 8th inning of ALCS Game 5.
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