HOUSTON (SportsRadio 610)- Major League Baseball has upheld Bryan Abreu's two-game suspension, but he will not begin serving it until the start of the 2024 season, the league announced Monday.
Abreu was suspended for throwing at Rangers right fielder Adolís Garcia in the eighth inning of the Astros game five win. He appealed the suspension prior to game six and the appeal was heard Tuesday.
"That was kind of what I was hoping for when I didn't use him in a down game two innings yesterday," Astros manager Dusty Baker said. "He told me he was prepared to throw as many as possible just in case he had to serve a suspension. So it's a blessing to have him for today."
Abreu has been one of the Astros' top relievers this season with a 1.75 ERA and 1.042 WHIP through 72 innings pitched.
He's given up a run in two of his last three outings against the Rangers after going 33 scoreless innings dating back to the regular season.