Summary
Major League Baseball has fined San Diego Padres players Xander Bogaerts and Jose Iglesias for unprofessional conduct during a Wild Card game against the Chicago Cubs. Bogaerts and Iglesias were involved in a heated exchange with umpires after a controversial strike call, and as a result, Iglesias received a one-game suspension for the 2026 season.
Key Facts
- MLB announced penalties for Padres players Xander Bogaerts and Jose Iglesias.
- The penalties were due to their actions during a game against the Chicago Cubs.
- The incident occurred in the ninth inning when Bogaerts contested a strike call.
- The Padres were eliminated from the playoffs after this game.
- As a result of the incident, MLB fined both players for unprofessional conduct.
- Jose Iglesias also received a one-game suspension to be enforced in the 2026 season.
- The Cubs have the opportunity to advance in the playoffs after the Padres’ elimination.
