MLB: Génesis Cabrera Suspended for Shoving José Caballero That Led to Jays-Rays Brawl

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Génesis Cabrera has been suspended three games for shoving Tampa Bay Rays infielder José Caballero, leading benches to clear during Saturday's game at Tropicana Field.

Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reported Cabrera is appealing the suspension, so he is available for Sunday's series finale.

Umpires ejected Cabrera for getting physical after Caballero seemed to say something to the Jays reliever after being tagged out at third base in the seventh inning.

"It was more the heat of the moment. I think I kind of overreacted a little bit," Cabrera said via an interpreter. "He looked at me and I just reacted."

Benches cleared during the incident, but no punches were thrown. No one besides Cabrera was ejected.

"I'm just playing baseball. I try to have fun playing baseball. I enjoy what I do, and I don't want any problem with anyone," Caballero said. "But situations always come, and I didn't want it to go farther than what it was. And unfortunately, he didn't think the same way. But that's all."

Cabrera is in his second season with the Jays after coming over via midseason trade from the St. Louis Cardinals in 2023. He pitched 23 games last season with Toronto, posting a 2.66 ERA and 0.97 WHIP.