Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles throws his bat at pitcher and is promptly ejected
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Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles was ejected from a minor league game on a rehab assignment with triple-A Tacoma on Sunday after he was nearly hit by an inside pitch and threw his bat at the pitcher.
Las Vegas starter Joey Estes' first pitch to Robles in the third inning was inside and Robles whacked at it to avoid getting hit.
Mariners' Victor Robles launches bat at pitcher in wild scene as he rehabs injury
After taking a few steps behind the plate and dropping his bat, Robles picked up the bat and threw it in Estes' direction and was immediately ejected from the game by home plate umpire Joe McCarthy.
Victor Robles threw his bat at the pitcher
Robles had already been hit by a pitch three times in five rehab games for Tacoma, including twice on Tuesday (once by Estes).
Last year in the Majors on Sept. 5, 2024, Robles was hit twice against the A's, including once by Estes. The A's have hit Robles with a pitch four times since the start of 2024.
After the incident, Robles posted the following on his Instagram story
"I want to take a moment to sincerely apologize for my recent reaction on the field. I let my frustration get the best of me, and I understand how that may have affected not just the game, but the energy and respect we all work so hard to maintain.
"Coming off a long rehab and being away from the game for most of the season has been physically and mentally challenging. Adding to that, the recent passing of my mother has been incredibly hard, and I've been doing my best to hold it together. That's not an excuse, but some context I feel you deserve to understand where I'm coming from.
"Getting hit 5 times in 15 at-bats added to that pressure, and I reacted in a way I'm not proud of. This game means the world to me, and so do the people who play it. I respect every one of you - my teammates, the opposing players, and everyone in this league.
"I'm committed to being better, not just as a player, but as a teammate and competitor. I appreciate your understanding, and I'm grateful to be back on the field doing what I love. - "thank You"
"Coming off a long rehab and being away from the game for most of the season has been physically and mentally challenging. Adding to that, the recent passing of my mother has been incredibly hard, and I've been doing my best to hold it together. That's not an excuse, but some context I feel you deserve to understand where I'm coming from.
"Getting hit 5 times in 15 at-bats added to that pressure, and I reacted in a way I'm not proud of. This game means the world to me, and so do the people who play it. I respect every one of you - my teammates, the opposing players, and everyone in this league.
"I'm committed to being better, not just as a player, but as a teammate and competitor. I appreciate your understanding, and I'm grateful to be back on the field doing what I love. - "thank You"
It's unclear what kind of punishment Major League Baseball will hand down for the bat-throwing incident.
Robles is in his second season with the Mariners after playing his first eight seasons with the Nationals.
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