Angels News: Anthony Rendon Appealing MLB’s 5-Game Suspension for Fan Altercation

Rendon does not agree with the MLB's punishment for him.

On Monday afternoon, the MLB announced the conclusion of their investigation into Anthony Rendon's altercation with an Oakland Athletic's fan and revealed they would be suspending him for five games.

However, Rendon has responded and he will not be going out easy. He is appealing the suspension and fully plans to play in the Angels' Monday match against the Seattle Mariners.

This news was first shared by Dylan Hernandez.

Source: Anthony Rendon is appealing his suspension.

— Dylan Hernández (@dylanohernandez) April 3, 2023

"Source: Anthony Rendon is appealing his suspension."

(Via Dylan Hernandez)

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• Angels News: Anthony Rendon Receives Lengthy Suspension for Altercation for Fan 

If you have not seen the video of the incident, check it out down below !

Anthony Rendon was on the verge of fighting a fan pic.twitter.com/6AYPvKjn4g

— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) March 31, 2023

Footage of the follow-up to the confrontation also surfaced soon after.

Here’s another angle of the Anthony Rendon altercation with a fan pic.twitter.com/BpmmsyGFEp

— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) April 1, 2023

UPDATE: The appeal has been confirmed by The Athletic's Sam Blum.

Anthony Rendon will appeal his suspension, the Angels say.

— Sam Blum (@SamBlum3) April 3, 2023