Los Angeles Angels star Anthony Rendon was just punished for his heated altercation with a fan last week … getting slapped with a 5-game ban and a fine.
Major League Baseball senior VP for on-field operations Michael Hill shared the decision minutes ago … saying unless Rendon appeals, the suspension will begin immediately, which means he would be eligible to return to the Angels on Sunday against the Blue Jays.
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As we previously reported, Rendon grabbed an Athletics fan and attempted to hit him after the Halos’ 2-1 loss in Oakland … seemingly over being called a “bitch.”
The interaction caught Oakland PD’s attention … and an investigation was launched.
“Although we are still unaware who the victim is, surveillance video of the incident has surfaced,” cops said in a statement. “As a result, OPD created an incident, made a report, and is actively investigating.”
Anthony Rendon spoke to us today to say he could not comment on the incident because of the ongoing investigation. pic.twitter.com/AddYcKXYVb
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Rendon was asked about the altercation in the days following … but he wasn’t playing ball and hit back with a “can’t comment.”