Angels News: Halos Utility Player Received One-Game Suspension, Will Appeal, and Play Tonight

Drury was ejected in Monday's night contest after bumping umpire

The Los Angeles Angels took the first of a four-game series against the division-leading Texas Rangers on Monday in extra innings, 9-6. The Halos grabbed a much-needed win and will look to ride that momentum tonight with righty Jaime Barria on the bump for the Halos. 

Despite a taxing game, the Halos will roll out their regular starters, including Angels utility player Brandon Drury. Drury was initially suspended for one game after bumping into the umpire after a call he disagreed with in last night's game. 

Brandon Drury has received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for making contact with an umpire in last night's game, per @Feinsand pic.twitter.com/dlZkU8Es1h

— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) June 13, 2023

However, Angels insider Sam Blum announced that he will appeal and play at first base in the second of four against the Rangers. 

Drury is appealing, so he will play tonight.

— Sam Blum (@SamBlum3) June 13, 2023

Drury played at second and first base yesterday before getting ejected in the 10th inning. He went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts, including the one above that got him removed. 

Overall, Drury is batting .252 with 10 home runs and 30 RBIs. He'll look to add to that tonight, and hopefully, he doesn't get himself into any trouble in his 62nd game of the season.