(New York) Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will serve a two-game suspension at the start of the season next week for his contact with referee Tim Timmons in the ninth inning of a game on September 27.
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Anderson appealed when the penalty, which originally included a three-game suspension, was announced last season. He tweeted Thursday that the penalty would ultimately be a two-game suspension and a $10,000 fine.
MLB said the parties have reached a settlement. Anderson will miss games in Detroit on April 8 and 9.
The dugouts emptied as White Sox power hitter José Abreu and Tigers shortstop Niko Goodrum exchanged words when Abreu was called out attempting to steal second base. The collision happened when Abreu was hit by a throw for the 21and times this season.
Anderson, the 2019 American League batting champion, hit .309 last season with 17 homers, 61 RBIs and 18 stolen bases.