Brad Keller

Keller drops appeal, begins five-game suspension

Published Apr. 23, 2019 6:51 p.m. ET

Brad Keller has dropped his appeal and will begin serving his five-game suspension.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Kansas City Royals pitcher Brad Keller dropped his appeal and started a five-game suspension assessed by Major League Baseball after he hit Tim Anderson of the Chicago White Sox in the buttocks with a pitch last week.

Anderson flipped his bat after hitting a two-run homer off Keller in the fourth inning last Wednesday. Two innings later, Keller hit Anderson.

Keller pitched 6 1/3 innings in Monday's 6-3 loss to Tampa Bay and, barring postponements, would be eligible to return next Monday at home against the Rays.

Anderson and Renteria were suspended one game each.

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