Braves' López and Angels' Soler Suspended After Brawl
PUBLISHED Apr 8, 2026, 1:08 AM ET
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ANAHEIM, Calif. — On Tuesday night, Atlanta pitcher Reynaldo López and Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler engaged in a bench-clearing brawl after Soler charged the mound following a high-and-inside pitch in the fifth inning; both players were ejected from the game. On Wednesday, Major League Baseball announced seven-game suspensions and undisclosed fines for López and Soler, announced by senior vice president Michael Hill; both players have appealed, placing the suspensions on hold while appeals are processed and teams adjust lineups.
By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- First inning: Jorge Soler homered off Reynaldo López during the Anaheim game.
- Third inning: López hit Soler with a 96 mph pitch, according to reports.
- Fifth inning: A high-and-inside pitch tipped catcher Jonah Heim's mitt and Soler charged the mound; benches cleared and both were ejected.
- Wednesday: MLB announced seven-game suspensions for both players and undisclosed fines; suspensions were stayed pending appeals.
- Following day: Soler was listed in the lineup while appeals proceeded and teams prepared for potential roster changes.
News Intelligence
- This brawl and its fallout could impact your favorite team's performance. Suspensions mean key players like López and Soler could be out for a week. If you're a fan, keep an eye on how the teams adjust their lineups.
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Major League Baseball benefited from enforcing its conduct rules and reinforcing player-safety standards through suspensions and fines, signaling consistent disciplinary action.
Reynaldo López and Jorge Soler suffered immediate disciplinary consequences, potential lost playing time and undisclosed financial fines, with team lineup and competitive impact during the suspensions.
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